Certificate in University Teaching (CUT)

Graduate students may now enroll for CUT - the graduate Certificate in University Teaching - which offers the option of a formal course or workshops, conferences for professional development, feedback on teaching, and a variety of seminars. Download our booklet describing the program and contacts. Watch Upcoming Events for details of specific events related to the program.

Printable booklet (PDF).

PLEASE NOTE: Watch for dates and locations of individual workshops in Fall Semester 2008 Unit 2: Preparing for University Teaching Workshops, by August 1.

Unit 1 (Fall 2008) ED PSY 7647
3-credit course. Registered students are required to attend the 2-day TA/RA Professional Development Conference on August 11 – 12 unless alternative arrangements are made. First class meets Monday, Aug 25th. Email Dr. Peggy Cohen with questions. [Note that Unit 1 is offered in the Spring Semester as a series of workshops]

Unit 2 (Fall 2008) Registration [2008Aug184]
Credit toward the Certificate in University Teaching requires that you attend all workshops related to Unit 2 Preparing for University Teaching. Register for participation in Unit 2 now. Please check back after August 1 for dates and locations.

Unit 2: Preparing for University Teaching Workshops
Workshops are 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon; location to be arranged

Planning a Course, Designing a Syllabus
To the first workshop, bring the textbook used in the course in which you are a Teaching Assistant. Borrow other text choices from your supervising professor. This is a hands-on workshop. The first workshop will be the basis for subsequent ones on WAC, engagement, motivation, and the teaching portfolio.

Engaging Students in Learning

Writing-Across-the-Curriculum (WAC)

Grading

Motivating Students to Learn

Developing Your Writing Skills

Developing Your Teaching Portfolio

Unit 1 (Spring 2009) Registration
Watch for specifics of individual workshops to be added before spring semester 2009.

CUT Unit I Teaching for Learning in the University Workshops:
Workshops are 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon; location to be arranged

Applying Theories of Learning and Motivation

How do Teaching Award Winners Teach?

DO CLASSROOM OBSERVATION # 1 (dates TBA)
- in your field and as group, if possible
- ideally, contact winners of teaching awards
Report on Classroom Observation

Learner-centered Instruction

DO CLASSROOM OBSERVATION # 2 (dates TBA)
- as a group
- observe whomever you want
Report on Classroom Observation, #2

Designing and Assessing Assignments

Revising Your Teaching Portfolio

Unit 3 (Spring 2009) Registration
Practicum runs concurrently with a teaching assignment. See brochure for details.

Unit 4 (Spring 2009) Registration
Registration link will be available before spring semester 2009

CUT Unit 4 Professional Development:
Workshops are 1:00-3:00 PM, location to be arranged

Drafting Your Vita and Letter of Application

Writing Grants

Preparing and Presenting Your Job Talk

Date TBA – Etiquette Banquet

Date TBA – Dress for Success (optional)

Unit 3 (Summer 2009) Registration
Practicum runs concurrently with a teaching assignment. See brochure for details.