• Expertise in quality teaching

• University-level experience

• Faculty mentors and colleagues

• Network of graduate peers

• Leadership development

• Improved communication skills

• Public speaking confidence

• Enhanced technology skills

• Advanced presentation techniques

• Participation in the scholarship of teaching and learning

• Opportunities that come from building your credentials

• Increased employability in many roles and disciplines

Teaching Skills Graduate Student

Certification Program

Sponsored by University of South Alabama

Graduate School

Administered by Innovation in Learning Center

To learn more about the program and to register, please visit

http://southalabama.edu/depart-ments/ilc/ga-teaching.html

Contact (251)461-1888

ilc@southalabama.edu http://southalabama.edu/ilc

What can I expect from a Graduate Student Teaching Skills certifcate?

A program of the Graduate School atthe University of South Alabama

Additional information about requirements is available on the ILC website. http://southalabama.edu/departments/ilc

Training

• Orientation and Course Design Planning

• Aligning Objectives and Assessment

• Active Learning Strategies

• Collaborative Learning Strategies

• Motivational Strategies

• Teaching with Technology Workshops

• Sakai 101 Certification

Experience

• Structured Observation of Experienced Faculty Teaching

• Micro-Teaching Sessions

Scholarship & Service • SoTL Research Topic Review in Content Area

• Service at ILC Events or Equivalent

Additional information about requirementsis available on the ILC website.

The graduate Student Teaching Skills Certificateis designed to provide graduate students with theskills and strategies necessary to become effectiveeducators.

This program will better prepare students who chosecareers in higher education or professional training.

The curriculum will include higher education, teachingskills and practice for in the classroom and online. Itwill also familiarize graduate students with curriculumdesign and use of instructional technologies.

This voluntary certification program is open to allgraduate students seeking valuable credentials thatcan benefit them in their careers.

Successful teaching and learning in any discipline starts with effective instruction. Instructional skill and strategies can be developed through training, experience, and scholarship.

@ http://southalabama.edu/ilc ilc@southalabama.edu (251)461-1888

Purpose

Certifcate Requirements