This Week for Grad Students: Complete the Teaching Development Program next month!
Teaching Development Program
Meet the TDP!
A four minute overview of CTL’s Teaching Development Program
This video introduces the goals and requirements of the TDP, describes why Columbia doctoral and MFA students might join, outlines what to expect, and suggests how to get started. Additional information is available online at https://tdp.ctl.columbia.edu
Access video: Introduction to CTL’s TDP
2025 Teaching Development Program Sprint
Final week to apply!
This four-day intensive program from CTL provides you with all programming needed to complete the Foundational Track of the Teaching Development Program. Completion of the Foundational Track of the TDP earns notation on Columbia University transcripts and a letter from CTL certifying substantive teaching development in graduate school.
The Sprint includes access to all required workshops, time to complete preparatory and reflective activities, collegial engagement with other graduate students in the TDP, and lunch each day
The TDP Sprint will run in-person on the Morningside Campus from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm on Tuesday May 27, Wednesday May 28, Thursday May 29, and Friday May 30. Coffee, tea, and lunch will be provided to participants each day.
Applications for the Sprint are being accepted April 25 – May 5
Graduating? Keep your eye on TDP completion deadlines!
Are you finishing a track in the TDP ahead of graduating this spring? Make sure you bear in mind upcoming deadlines to ensure transcript notation.
- Advanced Track: May 1
- Foundational Track: May 8
Upcoming Programs
Careers in Educational Development
Curious about the field of educational development as a career trajectory? Come hear from the CTL’s Assistant Directors (ADs) and Learning Designers (LDs) about our recent paths to careers in educational development and our early experiences in this field. Through a brief pre-session reading and informed in-session Q&A, participants in this session will learn about a range of interests and pathways that led us to this career path, the kinds of opportunities we sought out along the way, and how we prepared for our transition into the field of educational development.
This workshop counts towards track completion in the Teaching Development Program.
Date: Wednesday May 7
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: 212 Butler Library
🌟Resource Spotlight🌟
Exploring educational development
CTL’s Dead Ideas in Teaching and Learning podcast has featured conversations with Columbia graduate students who have taken an active interest in promoting better educational development in the academy – and in some cases adjusting their career plans accordingly. Listen for some inspiration!
LTF Departmental Events
2024-25 Lead Teaching Fellows are running workshops and discussions in their departments all around Columbia. These are generally advertised locally. Below are upcoming events that are open to participants beyond the LTF’s home department.
LTF events count towards track completion in the Teaching Development Program.
Embodied Learning in Medical Education
This hour long event is an exploration of teaching and learning with and in the body in clinical spaces. It will begin with a presentation defining embodied learning and trauma-informed teaching, before we break into groups to brainstorm and collaborate on case studies.
This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Laila Morgan (Nursing). It will run on the CUIMC campus and is open to all interested graduate students.
Date: Wednesday, April 30
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Location: Columbia School of Nursing Room 531, CUIMC campus
Register: RSVP here
The CTL is here to help!
Office Hours
Drop by CTL’s Office Hours for graduate students to consult with us about any aspect of teaching, CTL fellowships and other offerings, job market preparation, or making progress in the Teaching Development Program. Learn more about office hours.
Consultations
Graduate students can now request consultations to get support for their teaching and learning needs. The CTL provides consultations on a range of topics, including syllabus design, creating and refining a teaching statement, integrating instructional technologies into class activities, and presentation practices. Learn more and request a consultation.