Preparing for College and University Teaching: Competencies for Graduate and Professional Students

This book provides a guide for designing professional development programs for graduate students, using the teaching competencies framework developed by the Graduate Teaching Competencies Consortium. The framework is organized around three overarching questions: what graduate students need to achieve, understand, and do to be successful teachers. The book is an important resource for evaluating programs and for academics who study graduate students.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2021
Publisher: Stylus Publishing

This comprehensive guide is designed to assist educators in developing effective professional development programs for graduate students. It serves as a valuable curriculum framework, offering a structured approach to teaching competencies that are essential for graduate students embarking on their teaching careers. The book is not only a valuable resource for program evaluation but also for academics who study graduate students.

The Graduate Teaching Competencies Consortium has undertaken a significant endeavor to identify, organize, and clarify the competencies that graduate students require to teach effectively when they enter the professoriate. This endeavor is rooted in the recognition of the critical role that graduate students play in the higher education academic pipeline. Nationally, graduate students teach a substantial portion of courses offered at the undergraduate level, ranging from 25% to 50%. Moreover, their early teaching experiences shape their teaching style and set of teaching skills, which endure as they transition into the professoriate.

Given the unique needs and circumstances of graduate student instructors, it is imperative to develop a teaching competency framework tailored specifically to their requirements. This book aims to fill this gap by presenting a comprehensive framework of 10 teaching competencies, organized around three overarching questions:

What do graduate students need to achieve by the end of their graduate education to be successful teacher-scholars?
What do graduate students need to understand about higher education to have successful careers as educators?
What do graduate students need to do to be successful teachers during their graduate student careers?

To address these questions, the Consortium developed a comprehensive framework of 10 teaching competencies, which are categorized into three domains:

Teaching Foundations: These competencies focus on the fundamental knowledge and skills that graduate students need to teach effectively. They include areas such as teaching methodology, instructional design, assessment, and classroom management.
Pedagogical Content Knowledge: These competencies relate to the specific subject matter or discipline that graduate students teach. They encompass knowledge of the theoretical framework, research methods, and pedagogical approaches relevant to their field.
Teaching Practice: These competencies emphasize the practical application of teaching principles and strategies. They cover areas such as engaging students, promoting active learning, and addressing diverse student needs.

Each teaching competency is accompanied by detailed descriptions, examples, and strategies for developing and demonstrating proficiency. The framework is designed to be flexible and adaptable, allowing educators to tailor it to their specific program requirements and context.

In conclusion, this book serves as a valuable resource for educators who are committed to preparing graduate students for successful teaching careers. By presenting a comprehensive framework of teaching competencies, organized around three overarching. overarching questions, the book provides a structured approach to professional development that is tailored to the unique needs and circumstances of graduate student instructors. Whether you are an educator, program evaluator, or academic researcher, this book will be an invaluable asset in your efforts to enhance the teaching and learning experiences of graduate students.

Weight: 354g
Dimension: 220 x 229 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781620369111