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GradPathways partners with the Center for Educational Effectiveness to provide teacher training. GradPathways also offers engaging mentoring workshops for both mentees who would like to get the most out of mentorship and those who wish to learn how to mentor.

Workshops

 

Writing a Diversity Statement for the Academic Job Market

January 29, 2024 | 12:10-1:00pm - Register for Zoom Here!

Diversity statements have become prerequisites for many positions on the academic job market. These statements demonstrate an individual’s commitment to supporting and prioritizing diversity through their teaching and scholarship. In this hands-on workshop, participants will review the conventions and criteria by which diversity statements are assessed. They will also have the opportunity to brainstorm ideas for their own statements and engage in peer review. Participants are highly encouraged to bring a draft of their own diversity statement to the workshop to review and revise.

 

Transparent Assessment of Student Learning

February 5, 2024 | 12:10-1:00pm - Register for Zoom Here!

Have you ever wondered if your students were really “getting it” or been shocked with low exam grades when you thought all was well? This interactive workshop offers practical strategies to transparently assess your students’ learning.

 

Mentoring Up!

February 8, 2024 | 12:00-1:00pm - Register for Zoom Here!

This workshop will provide an overview of mentoring up principles (based on managing up approaches) for how mentees can contribute to a successful mentoring relationship. Participants will map out their goals and will discuss ways to articulate their needs to their mentors.

 

Classroom Strategies to Support Transfer Student Success

February 12, 2024 | 12:10-1:00pm - Register for Zoom Here!

In this workshop participants will understand who transfer students are, their strengths, and the challenges they might face. Participants will explore teaching strategies to help integrate transfer students into the classroom and support them in navigating the university experience. This workshop is part of a series of events celebrating UC Davis Principles of Community.

 

Building a Mentorship Network

February 22, 2024 | 12:00-1:00pm - Register for Zoom Here!

No one mentor can provide all the mentorship you need. This workshop will cover why we need multiple mentors, how to find them, and an action plan for building a supportive mentorship network.

 

Navigating Charge Conversations and Disruptive Behaviors in the College Classroom

February 26, 2024 | 12:10-1:00pm - Register for Zoom Here!

How can you ensure a charged discussion in your classroom does not get out of hand? How can you organize group work and individual activities to keep students engaged in class? In this workshop, we will learn strategies to minimize disruptive behavior, maximize engagement, and create an inclusive learning environment. We’ll also discuss how to navigate difficult conversations with your students.

 

Developing Confidence and Independence 

March 12, 2024 | 11:30am-1:00pm - Register for Zoom Here!

This workshop will share strategies for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to develop confidence, as well as ways to receive and ask for different kinds of feedback. We will then discuss what independence looks like for your role and research, as well as in your mentoring relationships.

 

Becoming a Mentor 

March 21, 2024 | 11:30am-1:00pm - Register for Zoom Here!

This workshop is for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars interested in developing their skills as mentors. Participants will learn the latest research and practices in mentoring, as well as tools and approaches to strengthen mentoring relationships. This interactive session will include group work and activities to discuss common mentoring scenarios. 


Courses and Programs

ACCELERATE Asynchronously (CEE)

To help faculty and teaching assistants to prepare for remote teaching, the CEE offers a self-paced, fully-online ACCELERATE Asynchronously program. The program is designed to support the creation of inclusive and equitable e-learning environments during the transition of face-to-face courses into online courses. 

Seminar on College Teaching

The Seminar on College Teaching is an interactive course designed to help graduate students and postdoctoral scholars develop essential skills for effective instruction in college-level courses. 

Individualized Advising

Classroom Observations

Gain a better understanding of your teaching skills, your time management skills, and student involvement in your course.

Mid-Quarter Classroom Interview

The mid-quarter interview is a method of getting anonymous feedback from your students midway through the quarter.

Video Recording with Playback Consultation

A video recording consultation can help you analyze your teaching and reflect on your students’ learning experience.

Statement of Teaching Philosophy Consultation

Writing your statement of teaching philosophy is a crucial step toward preparing to go on the academic job market.

Community Building and Activities

Graduate Teaching Community

CEE’s Graduate Teaching Community is a collaborative, interdisciplinary group of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars who come together on a quarterly basis to explore effective teaching practices. Participants have the opportunity to receive a micro-credential as a result of participating in the GTC for at least one full quarter. 

Teaching Assistant Consultant Program

TA Consultants (TACs) work as coaches and consultants to their fellow Teaching Assistants on campus by participating in training and professional development regarding teaching and learning in the college classroom, planning and delivering workshops and special programs on teaching and learning topics, and providing individualized consultations on teaching and teaching improvement.

Additional Quarterly Guides:
Success and Socialization | Writing and Publishing | Presentation Skills | Teaching and Mentoring
Leadership and Management | Professionalism and Ethics | Career Management | Wellness and Life Balance

URL for this page: https://gradpathways.ucdavis.edu/teaching-and-mentoring

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Contact Us

  • Office Phone: 530-754-1457
  • Email: gpi@ucdavis.edu