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, scientifically tested approaches to teaching and learning, and 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 2011


Fundamentals of Teaching in the Sciences

Tuesday January 24, 31 and February 7, 14

8:30-10am, Kroon Hall Room 319; breakfast provided

Are you preparing to teach section for the first time?  This engaging 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 a host of topics essential for teaching in the sciences, such as: structuring your sections, 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 course sections. Armed with valuable ideas and knowledge of Yale’s teaching resources, you’ll be equipped for your first section and those to follow! For more information, email mercedes.bravo@yale.edu or rostislav.boltyanskiy@yale.edu

Fundamentals of Teaching in the Humanities and Social Sciences

Tuesday January 24, 31 and February 7,

4:30-6pm, Hall of Graduate Studies (HGS 218) *New Room!

Are you teaching a section in the Humanities or Social Sciences? This workshop series will help you lead a successful
text-based section and refine your skills as a Teaching Fellow. Topics to be covered include 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 damian.blattler@yale.edu



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