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Graduate Student
Professional Development Program in College Teaching (GSPDP)

This is a TLC program designed to provide students with an opportunity to acquire and improve their college teaching skills through a variety of approaches, experiences and resources. Those already teaching can enhance their practice; those who wish to become GTAs can increase their credibility.

Everyone will gain a competitive edge when submitting a resume for job consideration.

Eligibility: Full-time UNLV graduate students
(To participate in this program, you don't need to be a current GTA!)

Cost: The program is free!

Credit: Some departments may offer a one-credit Pedagogy Option.

Program Outline

• Completion of the two-day Introduction to Teaching workshop
• Participation in at least six (6) hour-long monthly Teaching Forums during the academic year
• Teaching of at least one one-term course or lab (or an acceptable equivalent) and submission of materials
• Review of materials on pedagogy in the candidate's discipline and general pedagogy
• Development of an emerging teaching philosophy statement

The program can be completed in one year!

Sign up for the program: GSPD Program registration form.

View current workshops for the GSPDP program.

Questions?
Contact Keoni Everington, E-Learning Coordinator