The Paul R. MacPherson Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Excellence in Teaching offers the Teaching and Learning Certificates of Completion Program for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Students and fellows may earn one, or both, of the following certificates of completion throughout their studies:
(1) EDUCATN 600: Essential Skills in Teaching and Learning (I)
Students select and complete six workshops from a list approved by the Paul R. MacPherson Institute on Leadership, Innovation and Excellence in Teaching. The workshops are focused on key foundational themes in teaching and learning in higher education. Students are also responsible for writing a series of reflections.
[No prerequisites.]
Format: Virtual and Online
Workshops:
Dates: September 15 – December 8
Days/Times: The first (Sept. 15) and final (Dec. 8) classes will be online virtual synchronous class meetings from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., whereas students will be able to complete the asynchronous online workshops on any date/time throughout the term.
(2) EDUCATN 650: Peer-Evaluated Teaching Experience
This zero-unit graduate course is offered in a small group setting and is designed to enhance teaching effectiveness. During the course (full virtual attendance/completion of all components is mandatory to earn a pass), students design and conduct three lessons and receive verbal, written, and video feedback from other students. Using an intensive experiential learning approach, students are provided with information on the theory and practice of teaching adult learners, the selection and writing of useful intended learning outcomes with accompanying lesson plans, techniques for eliciting learner participation, and suggestions for evaluation of learning. Reflection and examination of one’s teaching practices are encouraged.
Unfortunately, this course is already full for the Fall term. It filled on August 1, when course registration opened. This course will be offered again in the Winter term, with registration opening first thing in the morning on December 1. Graduate students register via Mosaic, postdoctoral fellows by emailing the MacPherson Institute and requesting that their name be added to the class list.
The two Teaching and Learning Foundations Certificate of Completion courses (i.e., EDUCATN 600 and EDUCATN 650), PLUS…
(1) EDUCATN 700: Essential Skills in Teaching and Learning (II)
Students select and complete six workshops from a list approved by the Paul R. MacPherson Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Excellence in Teaching. The workshops are focused on key scholarly themes in teaching and learning in higher education. Students are also responsible for writing a series of reflections.
[Prerequisite: EDUCATN 600]
Dates: September 17 – December 10
Days/Times: The first (Sept. 17) and final (Dec. 10) classes will be online virtual synchronous class meetings from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., whereas students will be able to complete the asynchronous online workshops on any date/time throughout the term.
(2) EDUCATN 750/751: Principles and Practices of University Teaching
This course can be taken as a three-unit (EDUCATN 750) or zero-unit (EDUCATN 751) graduate level course. The focus is on honing essential pedagogical and practical teaching skills. This includes sessions on curriculum design, teaching strategies, assessment strategies, and developing a teaching portfolio.
Day/Time: Thursdays, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Generally, the class will meet virtually each week on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.. However, students should expect to spend an additional ~5 hours per week on readings/viewings, online activities, and course-related assessments.
(3) EDUCATN 760: Self-Directed Study
In this zero-unit graduate course, you will engage in a self-directed study on a higher-education topic of your choice from one of three streams: a research project, developing a workshop, or developing an online learning module. As you develop your project, you will receive feedback from your peers and the course instructor. At the end of the term, you will be expected to present your work and articulate a plan detailing how you will share your project with others.
[Prerequisites: EDUCATN 600 and EDUCATN 650]
Dates and Times: This course will largely take place asynchronously, with two required synchronous instructor check-ins and optional synchronous class sessions at dates/times decided on by the group.
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