Many graduate students want to learn how to teach, but many of them may not have the opportunity to do so while enrolled in graduate school. The Fundamentals in Teaching (FIT) workshop series is designed to provide training and support for all graduate students who are interested in learning the basic concepts of teaching. FIT is part of The Graduate School’s Preparing Future Leaders initiative to promote and provide opportunities for graduate students to learn transferable skills to make them more competitive in the global market.
Participants choose a from a list of workshops that meets their professional goals. Workshops are also applicable to postdocs and faculty members who want to learn new information about teaching in the college classroom. Teaching experience is not required, and participants can complete as many workshops as they choose based on their own needs and interests. Workshops are available both online and in person throughout the academic year.
Workshop Registration:
If a workshop is full, sign up for the wait list. More workshops may be added to the schedule depending on demand. Registration is required for all events.
Note: For participants in the CoAT program, all of the FIT workshops can count towards the teaching certificate unless otherwise indicated. CoAT participants receive priority registration for workshops. If you are considering applying to the CoAT program, you may transfer up to three FIT workshops when you complete the application. Contact the Director of Graduate Teaching Programs for more information.
FIT Workshop Schedule: Summer 2012
Helping Students Organize Their Knowledge - What a Concept! (Blended format in 3 parts)
Tuesday, June 5, 3:00-4:00pm,
SAS Hall, Room 2102
Online discussion continues through Friday, June 8, 5:00pm
*Required reading assignment will be sent to registrants via email to be completed prior to workshop. See workshop description for more details.
Introduction to Teaching
Thursday, June 7, 10:00am-12:00pm, Research Building III, Room 230
Effective Questioning Techniques
Monday, June 25 - Friday, June 29, Online
Establishing Credibility and Authority in the Classroom
Monday, July 23 - Friday, July 27, Online
On Demand
Motivational Teaching Strategies
Available online 24/7; no registration required
Introduction to the Teaching Portfolio
Available online 24/7; no registration required
Note: This workshop does not count as one of the six required
workshops for the CoAT program.
Interested in other teaching development programs?
The Graduate School also offers the Certificate of Accomplishment in Teaching (CoAT) program and the Preparing the Professoriate (PTP) program for graduate students who teach at NC State.
Trying to decide which program best suits your needs? You can compare PFL teaching programs or visit our FAQ page.
In addition to these programs, the Graduate School also provides resources, articles and other materials to support teaching. To access these materials, visit the Teaching Resources web site.
Looking for more professional development in teaching workshops? The Office of Faculty Development also sponsors several workshops and events throughout the year for faculty and graduate students.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NC State will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 14 days before the event. Direct accommodation requests to pfl_assistant@ncsu.edu.