Teaching Assistants
The GMCTL offers programming for graduate students in Teaching Assistant (TA) positions to participate in a selection of activities focused on developing specific skills and knowledge relevant to their roles. Choose from activities and experiences that are most relevant to you, including: marking effectively, lesson planning, facilitating labs, problem-set tutorials, seminars, and more. Also offered is a bi-annual event with workshops to build these skills. Follow the link below to learn more about the TA Success Series and the TA Success Days event.
Courses for graduate student teachers
Mentored Teaching (GPS 982)
For PhD students who have received a Teacher-Scholar Doctoral Fellowship from the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (CGPS). This faculty-mentored program prepares graduate students to become classroom instructors (term one) with a teaching practicum in their home department (term two).
Teaching Preparation Certificate (GPS 986)
This is a comprehensive, non-credit and competency-based certificate and is designed for graduate students and post-docs who have prior experience teaching or as a teaching assistant, or training in teaching skills. GPS 986 supports participants with assessing their level of competence in areas aligned with the USask Learning Charter and with documenting their growth in a teaching portfolio.
Students must either be a current Post-Doctoral Fellow or be registered in a Master’s or PhD program the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (CGPS). Students may start in either the fall or winter term, as well as may continue over the spring, summer, and subsequent terms.
Registration
- Book a consultation with Roberta Campbell-Chudoba if you have questions about this certificate program.
- To register directly, log into the Registration channel in PAWS and search GPS 986.
Gain experience
Facilitation through GMCTL
Graduate students with considerable teaching experience are encouraged to share their expertise with their peers by facilitating workshops through the GMCTL on relevant topics such as marking, building rapport with students, or teaching in a lab. Please contact GMCTL if you are interested in working with us.
USask Tutoring Network
A subject tutor is a current student or a recent alumnus who has achieved at least 80% or higher in the courses they tutor. If you are interested in helping fellow students, and are looking for an opportunity to earn some extra money, consider becoming a subject tutor with the USask Tutoring Network. See the University Library's webpage for eligibility requirements.
Another opportunity includes becoming a Peer Mentor with the Peer Assisted Learning Program. Grad Help peer mentors are graduate students who reflect on and share their experience of grad school to contribute to their fellow students' academic success. Connect with the University Library to learn more.
Get support
For support or a consultation on this topic, reach out to the team at the Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning.