Graduate Teaching and Learning (GTL) Program

Through GTL 1, I developed the foundational knowledge of -

1. Learning Objectives and Outcomes

2. Lesson Planning

3. Fundamentals of Grading and Assessment

4. Student Motivation

5.  Teaching and Learning: Context Matters

6.  Teaching Presentation Skills

7. Communication in the Classroom

8. Code of Student Behaviour in Teaching

9. Ethical Principles in Teaching

10.  Copyright in the Classroom

11. Social Location and Unconscious Bias in the Classroom

12. Dealing with Difficult Situations and Students

Through GTL 2, I gained practical experience in the creation of  -

1. Learning objectives and outcomes

2. A lesson planning and delivery (2 microteaching presentations)

3. A statement of teaching philosophy

4. A teaching development plan

and deepened -

1. Classroom management and leadership skills

2. Capacity for giving, receiving, and responding to, feedback; self-assessment, self-reflexive and self-reflective practice; workplace professionalism; and, ethical principles in university teaching

1. Gained the practical experience in the design and development of a course portfolio, including the creation of a:

   • Syllabus (course objectives and outcomes, assessment plan, course content plan, and relevant university and course policies)

   • Lesson plan

   • Sample assignment and assessment

2. Gained practical experience in the development of a teaching dossier and the re-evaluation of skills/competencies and goal setting related to their own teaching.

3. Deepened:

   • Knowledge of SoTL practices in teaching in higher education

   • Workplace professionalism and ethical practices related to teaching in higher education

   • Capacity for: 

     • giving, receiving, and responding to, feedback,

     • self-assessment,

     • self-reflective practice, and 

     • acting as a critical colleague.