Courses on Teaching and Instructional Technology
Duke University Graduate School is committed to excellence in both research and teaching. We realize that you, as a graduate student, share this commitment. To supplement TA training offered by your department or program, the Graduate School offers courses, programs, and workshops to enhance your skills in teaching and technology. We collaborate with Duke's Center for Instructional Technology (CIT), the Link Teaching and Learning Center, the Thompson Writing Program, the Scholarly Communications Office, the Academic Resource Center, and the Office of Student Conduct (to promote academic integrity). In addition, we offer an annual workshop series with CIT called "Teaching IDEAS" that features Duke faculty and nationally known speakers.
Currently, we offer at least three courses each year and a series of workshops available to graduate students and departments upon request. Courses include:
GS301- Instructional Uses of Technology (Dr. Hugh Crumley)
GS302- Introduction to College Teaching (Dr. Doug James)
GS305- College Teaching Practicum (Dr. Hugh Crumley, Dr. Doug James, Maria Parker-EIS Program Director)
Beyond training at Duke, the Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) program provides an opportunity for advanced PhD students to receive mentoring about faculty roles and responsibilities and to explore the range of academic institutions by interacting regularly with faculty mentors at our nearby partner institutions (Durham Technical Community College, Elon University, Guilford College, Meredith College, North Carolina Central University).
Ultimately, we encourage graduate students to develop an online teaching portfolio that can be utilized when applying for tenure-track academic positions.
For more information:
Douglas L. James, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs
The Graduate School
2127 Campus Drive, Box 90068
Durham, NC 27708
Phone: 919/681-3251
Fax: 919/684-2277
Email: douglas.james@duke.edu