Each year, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, in collaboration with the Graduate School, holds an annual teaching orientation for UM Teaching Assistants and Graduate Instructors. The sessions typically take place the week before the fall semester begins.
Graduate students who attend Orientation leave with…
- A repertoire of inclusive, evidence-based teaching strategies
- A clear understanding of university policies on teaching and learning
- A variety of tools and resources to support graduate teaching
- A network of staff and peer support for teaching
We’ll help you establish your role as a TA or Graduate Instructor and provide an introduction to student demographics at UM. Additionally, we’ll cover topics like creating a classroom community, teaching effectively, and assessing student work. At the end of the Orientation, we’ll take the time to answer all your questions about teaching here at UM.
Breakfast and lunch are typically provided, and we request that attendees bring laptops for use in our interactive workshop sessions.
The 2022 Graduate Teaching Orientation took place on Tuesday, August 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Johnson Commons East Ballroom. Registration for the 2023 Orientation will be available next summer.