This Week for Grad Students: Showcase Your Teaching Development with the TDP
TDP Info Session
The Teaching Development Program (TDP) offers doctoral and MFA students a means to document and articulate their teaching development at Columbia. Completion of foundational or advanced tracks in the TDP is certified by the CTL and noted on transcripts for doctoral students in Arts and Sciences, SEAS, Mailman, Nursing, Social Work, Business, Journalism, and GSAPP—and for MFA students in the School of the Arts.
CTL is happy to offer a TDP information session for all interested Columbia graduate students. In particular, we welcome to this session:
- Prospective participants in the TDP who are interested in learning more about the program
- Participants who recently joined the TDP’s Foundational Track who are interested in learning more about tips for getting started
- Current participants on the Foundational Track of the TDP who want to work with the CTL and peers to map out strategies for track completion
Date: Friday, January 24
Time: 2:00-3:00pm
Location: 212 Butler Library
On-Demand Resources
CTL offers many on-demand modules for graduate students that can be accessed anytime by Columbia University affiliates. These asynchronous offerings offer support for developing teaching statements and portfolios, and for other teaching and professional development.
The CTL is here to help!
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
Office Hours
Live office hours for graduate students are running during the Spring 2025 semester on Fridays from 2:00-4:00 pm ET, beginning January 24. Drop by 212 Butler or join our Zoom room to consult with us about maintaining an inclusive and supportive learning environment, any other aspect of teaching, CTL fellowships and other offerings, job market preparation, or making progress in the Teaching Development Program. To join office hours via Zoom, email CTLgrads@columbia.edu for the link.