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.
Discussion Series: 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!
Dates & Times:
Session 1: Critical AI Literacy; January 31, 10:30-12; Graduate School Conference Room 2328
Session 2: Instructional Innovation Possibilities of Generative AI; February 18, 10:30-12; Graduate School Conference Room 2328
Session 3: Ethics & Academic Integrity; April 4, 11-12:30; Graduate School Conference Room 2328
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.
“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 Summer (2025) 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, contact Dr. Phil Tietjen.
