Welcome to the
Fundamentals of Teaching


Fundamentals of Teaching Courses provide an introduction to teaching for all first-time Yale TFs.  In these workshops, you will be exposed to the best practices in your field of teaching, including tried and true strategies for making your section, lab, or review session as powerful for students as it can possibly be.  In addition, participants will gain a foundation in effective practice that will serve you throughout your career, even if you are not headed for an academic job.

Teaching Fellows who register for and complete any Fundamentals Course will receive a transcript notation, certifying that you have been trained in the basic teaching practices of your discipline or area.  Completion of a Fundamentals course also fullfils one element of the Certificate in College Teaching Preparation.  Be sure you talk to your workshop leaders to verify the standards of completion.

If you have any questions about the Fundamental Courses, or which course would be best for you, please contact the Graduate Teaching Center at 432-7702.

Have a Great Semester of Teaching.

Bill Rando, Director
Jenny Frederick, Associate Director
The Fellows of the Graduate Teaching Center

Course Descriptions
Graduate Teaching Center
FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOPS
Spring 2010


Fundamentals of Teaching in the Sciences
SHM C103 (medical school); Thursdays: January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 12-1:30.

Lunch provided. 

Are you preparing to teach section for the first time or just looking to improve your teaching skills?  This four-workshop series will help you learn how to lead a successful section for science courses and refine your skills as a Teaching Fellow. We will cover topics essential for teaching in the sciences, such as:  structuring your class time, effectively engaging students, providing and collecting useful feedback, and tips for grading efficiently and fairly. The workshops will provide a valuable opportunity to discuss strategies and approaches for issues common to science courses. Armed with valuable ideas and knowledge of Yale's teaching resources, you'll be equipped for your first day of class and those to follow! For more information, email nicole.pagliaccetti@yale.edu or emily.einstein@yale.edu.

Fundamentals of Teaching in the Humanities
4:30 to 6:00 PM on January 12, 19, 26, as well as February 2 and 23, in HGS 119B. 

Tasty snacks will be provided each week.

Those who are teaching discussion sections in the humanities are invited to study effective practices for promoting student learning. This practical and interactive series of five workshops will equip participants to cognitively understand and pedagogically practice the following teaching skills: clarifying academic expectations; planning the goals, activities, and time allocation of sections; nurturing student engagement in the learning process, and evaluating student work with equity and efficiency.  For more information, email john.oksanish@yale.edu.


Fundamentals of Teaching Engineering
Monday Jan. 11, Wednesday Jan 20, Monday Jan 25  11:00 AM - 1:00 PM    All sessions will be held in the Engineering Student Center on the first floor of Dunham Lab.

Lunch provided.

Are you a first-time TF or an experienced teacher who wishes to polish your skills? This engaging workshop series will prepare you to successfully lead a section for any engineering course you will encounter. The series will consist of three interactive lunch sessions full of valuable strategies, tips and tools to prepare you for your TF responsibilities. Participants may earn a transcript notation for attendance at all three sessions. For more information, email tyler.ames@yale.edu or erin.steenblock@yale.edu.


Please call us at 432-GRAD (4723) with questions or comments