Teaching Development Program

2025 Teaching Development Program Sprint

Applications due today, May 5

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 through May 5​

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

Reminder: TDP completion deadline

If you’re finishing the TDP’s Foundational Track ahead of graduating this spring, make sure you bear in mind the deadline to ensure transcript notation.

• 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

TDP Preparing to Teach: Material Prep Bootcamp

In order to successfully complete a track in the Teaching Development Program (TDP), participants need to generate and annotate two important documents: a policy sheet and first day plan. This bootcamp helps participants create these documents in a supportive environment.

Highlights of this bootcamp include:

• An introduction to the purpose and structure of policy sheets and first day of class plan
• An opportunity to see and discuss exemplary sample materials
• Dedicated time for active drafting one or both documents
• A supportive environment for receiving constructive feedback from peers and CTL staff

This offering supports completion of the Preparing to Teach requirement in the Teaching Development Program, and also satisfies a Pedagogy Workshop requirement.

Date: Wednesday May 14
Time: 10:10 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 212 Butler Library

🌟Resource Spotlight🌟

• Register for orientation modules
• Go directly to Module 3:  Preparing to Teach

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.