Teaching and Learning
Teaching Programs for Graduate Students
- Graduate Program in Teaching (GPT) The School of Graduate Studies, in conjunction with the Instructional Development Office, offers the Graduate Program in Teaching (GPT), a voluntary, non-credit, but certificated program for graduate students who are interested in teaching in higher education.
Teaching assistants at Memorial may make individual requests to the Instructional Development Office for support in their teaching activities. Consultations may range form a single discussion to a series of on-going meetings.
Graduate Programs offered via Distance Education
Through the support of Distance Education and Learning Technologies (DELT), several faculties and schools offer graduate degrees either fully or partially through distance delivery. Learning by distance can be an ideal strategy for graduate students who require flexibility in their scheduling.
Graduate students who wish to develop their teaching dossiers or to apply for graduate student teaching awards are welcome to seek the assistance of the Instructional Development Office.
Library and Information Literacy Instruction
The Memorial Library system teaches classes in library and internet research and creates tutorials and guides which build information literacy skills. These skills are increasingly important for graduate students for both academic and professional success. Classes can be arranged for graduate students, and for the undergraduates they teach.
Services for Students with Disabilities
The Blundon Centre provides and co-ordinates services for students with disabilities within an integrated Student Affairs and Services model.
Graduate Students’ Union Award for Excellence in Teaching & Teaching Activities
Teaching Workshops and Seminars
The Instructional Development Office offers a variety of workshops and seminars that are directed towards the improvement of university teaching practice. Graduate students, faculty and instructional staff are invited to these sessions.
Writing Centre Support and Instruction
The Writing Centre can work collaboratively with TAs on an individual or group basis to develop strategies for teaching and evaluating student writing.
