While the program is designed for graduate TAs who are new to their roles, experienced graduate student TAs and graduate instructors may also find it useful as a continuing professional development opportunity.
Participants in the Teaching Essentials program will:
- Reflect on their teaching and learning-related values.
- Learn about inclusive teaching strategies.
- Set goals for their teaching and learn how to assess their progress.
- Prepare to teach and plan for the first days of class.
- Prepare to TA in different learning contexts, including online environments.
- Learn how to provide equitable feedback and grades to students.
- Identify available resources to support their teaching and their students' learning.
If completing the program in full, participants can expect to spend 4-6 hours on the course. As the program is self-directed and asynchronous, participants may choose to complete this online Canvas course over multiple days or weeks at any point during the year. There are no in-person or synchronous Zoom components. The program opens in mid-August. Enrollment is on a rolling basis.
The Sheridan Center also offers certificate programs for graduate students and additional workshops on other teaching topics. See our events page for upcoming dates.