TDP Preparing to Teach: Material Prep Session (for Grad Students)

In order to successfully complete a track in the Teaching Development Program (TDP), participants need to generate and annotate two important documents: a policy sheet and first day plan. The TDP Preparing to Teach: Material Prep Session is a new offering in the TDP, designed to help participants create these documents for the Preparing to Teach assignment (required for the successful completion of the TDP Foundational Track).

Though first day plans and policy sheets are useful for TAs and instructors preparing for early teaching assignments, TDP participants often hesitate to draft and upload them to the TDP site. If you’re in a similar situation, looking for more support and guidance on these documents, and/or want to develop these materials in community with fellow graduate students and CTL staff, we invite you to come to this session. Highlights of this offering include:

• An introduction to the purpose and structure of policy sheets and first day of class plans
• An opportunity to see and discuss exemplary sample materials
• Dedicated time for active drafting one or both documents, with the goal of making tangible progress toward completing the Preparing to Teach assignment
• A supportive environment for receiving constructive feedback from peers and CTL staff

In addition to facilitating completion of the TDP Preparing to Teach requirement, this workshop also counts as a Pedagogy Workshop in the TDP.

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Columbia University makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Contact ColumbiaCTL@columbia.edu or 212.854.1692 for accommodations.

This event may be photographed. Note, if this is an online event, CTL staff may take screenshots. For concerns, contact ColumbiaCTL@columbia.edu.