Goals of the Certificate
Many postdoctoral scholars at North Carolina State University plan to pursue a career in academia as faculty members. Teaching, in addition to research, is a critical component of a faculty member’s responsibilities. However, pedagogical practice is often not part of a postdoc’s work experience. In order to provide postdocs with professional development in the area of teaching (within American classrooms) and, therefore, to make them more competitive for faculty positions at U.S. colleges and universities, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) at North Carolina State University has established the “Certificate in Teaching Techniques” (“CITT” pronounced “kit”) specifically geared for postdoctoral appointees. Postdocs need to register as enrollees in this certificate program at http://ceres.cals.ncsu.edu/surveybuilder/Form.cfm?testID=8184 and complete the following requirements in order to receive the Certificate; postdocs may enroll at any time. Once enrolled in the CITT, postdocs then need to choose which CITT workshops they will take by registering for the individual CITT workshops at: https://gsoars.acsad.ncsu.edu/pds/ Upon completion, OPA will award the participant the CITT. It is recommended that postdocs complete this program within one (1) year. The overall goal of this program: postdocs will emerge with a variety of techniques in their “CITT” which will prepare them to become successful faculty within teaching and learning environments.
The times and dates for the Certificate in Teaching Techniques (CITT) workshops will be posted on OPA’s website at http://www.ncsu.edu/grad/postdoctoral-affairs/opportunities.php and are listed further down this page (please scroll down). Postdocs are encouraged to take the CITT workshops scheduled through OPA as a way to interact with and get to know other postdocs; however, schedules do not always allow this, so postdocs may also take the same workshops - required of the CITT - through the Fundamentals in Teaching (FIT) program since they are the basically the same workshops. The FIT workshops can be found online at: http://www.ncsu.edu/grad/preparing-future-leaders/teaching-programs/fit/. Also note that it is recommended that postdocs first take the "Introduction to Teaching" workshop first as a way to form the foundation for the rest of the CITT workshops/seminars. If you have any questions regarding the CITT, do not hesitate to contact Dr. Rhonda Sutton, director of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, at rhonda_sutton@ncsu.edu.
PLEASE NOTE: As you build your "tool CITT", you may want to look at additional these additional teaching resources.
Requirements
Six (6) workshops are required and are outlined as follows:
- One (1) MANDATORY workshop (offered once each fall and spring semester; postdocs must enroll in the mandatory workshop sponsored by OPA)
- Three (3) CORE workshops are required (5 are offered during either the fall or spring semesters; postdocs must enroll in the core workshops sponsored by OPA)
- Active Learning: Getting Started
- Classroom Assessment Techniques
- Classroom Management: Getting Started
- Evaluation and Grading
- Learning Styles
- Two (2) ELECTIVES are required (various topics are offered each fall and spring and vary semester to semester; postdocs may enroll in the electives either offered through the OPA or offered through the Fundamentals in Teaching [FIT] series at http://www.ncsu.edu/grad/preparing-future-leaders/index.php).
- Active Learning: More Strategies
- Advising as Teaching
- Effective Questioning Strategies
- Interacting with Students: How to Use Your Emotional Intelligence
- Motivational Teaching Strategies
- Teaching in the Lab
- Teaching Large Classes
- Teaching Portfolio Workshop
- Teaching with Technology
- Using Research as a Teaching Tool
- Other special topics may be offered
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CITT Workshops Scheduled for the 2009-2010 Academic Year
Please note that all postdocs are welcomed to attend any of the CITT workshops but must register for these through The Graduate School’s online registration system (PFLSARS) at: https://gsoars.acsad.ncsu.edu/pds/.
Also, all workshops will be held in Room 408 Clark Hall (NOT Clark Labs), 4th floor, Office of Faculty Development, 221 Jensen Drive, Central Campus (URL: http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/clarkhall.html) unless otherwise noted. Postdocs may also take teaching workshops offered through the Fundamentals in Teaching (FIT) program series since many of the workshops required for the CITT are also offered through FIT. More information about FIT can be found online at: http://www.ncsu.edu/grad/preparing-future-leaders/teaching-programs/index.php.
Fall 2009 Courses
Introduction to Teaching (*Required for the CITT)
Instructor: Dr. Barbi Honeycutt, Director of Graduate Teaching Programs
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 408 Clark Hall (NOT Clark Labs)
This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of effective teaching and learning in the university classroom through exploration, application and reflection. Basic information about a variety of teaching topics as well as “best practices” for enhancing teaching and learning in the university classroom will be shared.
Classroom Management: Getting Started (*Required for the CITT)
Instructor: Dr. Barbi Honeycutt, Director of Graduate Teaching Programs
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m., 2405 Williams Hall
Managing the classroom environment is one of the most challenging aspects of teaching. This workshop is designed to address classroom management issues and concerns. Topics will include: creating a welcoming environment, establishing guidelines and expectations, maintaining professionalism, and handling disruptive students.
Evaluation and Grading (*Required for the CITT)
Instructor: Dr. Barbi Honeycutt, Director of Graduate Teaching Programs
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 2405 Williams Hall
The purpose of this workshop is to provide participants with an introduction to different grading and evaluation processes in teaching. Participants will explore topics such as: designing rubrics, establishing grading scales, and giving constructive feedback. Participants will practice grading example assignments and discuss the benefits and challenges of different types of grading strategies.
Teaching with Technology (*CITT Elective)
Instructors: Dr. Traci Temple, Assistant Director for Instructional Development, DELTA and
Lisa Fiedor, Web Accessibility, Usability and Design Specialist, DELTA
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.
ITTC Labs, D.H. Hill Library (URL: http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/dhhill.html)
***NOTE LOCATION CHANGE FOR THIS WORKSHOP***
Technology is a very useful tool - even in the classroom. For postdocs who are considering a faculty position, this program will offer an overview of the types of technology professors can use to enhance their teaching techniques.
Active Learning: Getting Started (*Required for the CITT)
Instructor: Dr. Barbi Honeycutt, Director of Graduate Teaching Programs
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 2405 Williams Hall
Active learning can engage students, enhance learning, and create an exciting classroom environment. In this workshop, participants will explore a variety of active learning strategies that can be used in any classroom or lab setting. Several active learning strategies will be defined, identified and practiced. Challenges associated with using active learning in the classroom will also be discussed.
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