Teaching Programs
The NC State Graduate School provides professional development in the areas of teaching and mentoring. We utilize evidence-based best practices in teaching and learning. Our teaching programs cover an array of topics important for those who wish to pursue a faculty career that involves both formal and informal instruction with students. We also provide a non-credit Teaching Certificate that, upon successful completion, will be notated on your transcript. Our Teaching Programs encompass the competencies of career and self-development, oral and written communication, and teamwork and collaboration.
New Initiatives
Beginning in January 2024, the Teaching Program will be offering two new initiatives: Community of Practice conversations (monthly) and weekly Drop-In Sessions. Please see below for all the details.
Community of Practice: Teaching & Learning (Monthly)
You are cordially invited to join with other Graduate Teaching Assistants in informal conversations on important topics related to teaching and learning such as strategies for promoting higher order thinking, approaches to assessment, effective integration of technology, teaching with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and more. These will be facilitated by the Director of Teaching Programs, Dr. Phil Tietjen. We welcome you and look forward to your participation! Registration link
Dates & Times:
- August 22 3:30-4:30 | Location: The Graduate School, Room 2328
- September 19 1:30-2:30 | Location: The Graduate School, Room 2328
- October 8 3:30-4:30 | Location: The Graduate School, Room 2328
- November 7 1:30-2:30 | Location: The Graduate School, Room 2328
Drop-In Sessions (“Fridays with Phil”)
As an additional means of supporting graduate student professional development, Dr. Phil Tietjen will also be holding weekly drop-in sessions for anyone who would like a one-on-one consultation meeting for talking about questions related to teaching, applying for academic positions and related topics. For details and link to the Zoom session, click the registration link. If that time isn’t convenient for you, you can arrange another time with Phil by using the Navigate scheduling system.
Advanced Teaching Certificate
This Summer (2024) the Teaching Program will offer an Advanced Teaching Certificate. This advanced level certificate offers you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the topics covered in Level 1 by discussing pivotal articles on teaching and learning with a cohort of Teaching Assistants (i.e., Community of Practice) and facilitated by the Director of Teaching, Dr. Phil Tietjen. You will also have the opportunity to create and receive feedback on evidence-based learning designs for use in your classes and participate in a research community focused on teaching. Prerequisite: Completion of Teaching Certificate. Register for the Advanced Teaching Certificate. For more details, see the Advanced Teaching Certificate curriculum or contact Dr. Phil Tietjen.
