Teaching Programs
The Teaching Program is a professional development program designed to help graduate students and postdoctoral scholars build knowledge and skills in research-based teaching strategies, through growth opportunities such as workshops, 1:1 mentoring and cohort experiences. It also offers them the opportunity to showcase their knowledge by achieving a Basic or Advanced Teaching Certificate.
Overall, it prepares pathways for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to become successful teachers in higher education or similar learning contexts by equipping them with an essential foundation of knowledge and skills for promoting student success.
Pedagogy Workshops
Build and deepen your knowledge of research-based teaching strategies by attending any of our many workshops which cover topics such as Active Learning, Assessments & Rubrics, Engaging Diverse Learners, AI and Games & Learning. For details on dates, times and registration, please see the Graduate School’s Professional Development’s Workshops website. You can also use your participation in these workshops to earn a Teaching Certificate, which will be noted on your official transcript. For more details, see the Teaching Certificate website.
TA-Postdoc Discussion Circles: Generative AI & Teaching
Generative AI and the Classroom: Friend, Foe, or Facilitator?
This interactive discussion session will be facilitated by the Director of Teaching Programs, Dr. Phil Tietjen, and provides graduate teaching assistants and postdoctoral scholars an opportunity to discuss questions and issues regarding the impacts of generative AI on teaching and learning processes.
This discussion series is organized around three thematic topics: Critical AI Literacy; Instructional Innovation Possibilities of Generative AI; and Ethics & Academic Integrity. As a learning community, we will discuss challenges related to the impact of Generative AI on teaching and learning and explore ideas for constructively responding to the challenges presented by it. Please register and join us in this lively discussion!
- Session 1: 9/18, 4:30-6, Graduate School Conference Room
- Session 2: 10/16, 4:30-6, Graduate School Conference Room
- Session 3: 11/6, 4:30-6, Graduate School Conference Room
Consultations & Drop-In Sessions
As an additional means of supporting graduate student professional development, Dr. Phil Tietjen offers 1:1 consulting and weekly drop-in sessions for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to talk about questions related to teaching, applying for academic positions and related topics. Meetings can happen online (Zoom) or in-person. To reserve a time to meet, use NCSU’s Navigate scheduling system or email him.
“Throughout this comprehensive program, I’ve had the opportunity to delve deep into pedagogical theories, explore innovative teaching methodologies, and gain hands-on experience in classroom management.”
Abid Amin Naeem
Former Graduate Teaching Assistant
Advanced Teaching Certificate
This cohort-based, multi-session workshop series provides graduate students and postdoctoral scholars with an opportunity to deepen and enhance the work that was completed in the Basic Teaching Certificate. More specifically, the Advanced Teaching Certificate (ATC) aims to provide participants with high-impact learning experiences through presenting micro-teaching demonstrations and designing high-quality learning experiences using established pedagogical frameworks. Based on principles drawn from sociocultural learning theory, the ATC also aims to support participants in building a Community of Practice by promoting regular opportunities for dialogue and feedback with similarly situated peers.
Prerequisite: Completion of Teaching Certificate. Register for the Advanced Teaching Certificate. For more details, contact Dr. Phil Tietjen.
