Graduate Teaching and Learning Program

Note: The University Teaching Program is being replaced with a new Graduate Teaching and Learning (GTL) Program beginning in fall 2011 and is open to all graduate students.

The new multi-tier program – a collaboration of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, departments and faculties, and the Office of the Vice-Provost (Academic Programs) will deliver new and exciting opportunities for training in university instruction.

Details of the program are described in the 2011-12 FGSR Graduate Teaching and Learning Program Overview

Graduate Teaching and Learning Program Overview

Graduate Teaching and Learning (GTL) Program Powerpoint

Level One

Level One is intended to provide an overview of skills and concepts required for teaching at a post-secondary level. All students enrolled in 15 or more hours of FGSR Teaching Development sessions will receive a letter indicating they have met Level One pedagogical requirement s.

Students cannot receive credit more than once for a session, and only FGSR Teaching Development sessions apply. Students who have documented sessions from the previous University Teaching Program may apply these for credit toward the new GTL program.

Level Two

Students may begin Level Two before completing the requirements of Level One, however completion of Level One must be demonstrated before credit will be given for Level Two. Graduate students completing Level Two will gain perspective of student learning and depth to their teaching experiences.

Students will be required to complete 4 program components: additional pedagogy sessions, practical teaching experience, feedback from peers and teaching mentor, and completion of a dossier. Departments and faculties may have additional requirements. Relevant documents and forms are given below.

Level Two Teaching Record Book

Level Two Teaching Observation Form

Level Two Mentor Evaluation Form

Template for Feedback from Peer and Mentor Teaching Observations 

Consent Form 

Guide for Mentors 

Approved Questions for Student Feedback 

Level Three

Students may enroll in the new post-baccalaureate Certificate Program in Teaching and Learning to be available through the Faculty of Extension. Completion of Level One or Two is not required to participate in this program. The Certificate will provide students an opportunity to explore the deeper relationships of pedagogy with student learning.