Welcome!
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA), you play a vital role in teaching and learning at Trent! But, like many graduate students, you may be coming into your role as a teaching assistant without any formal training or teaching experience. You may be wondering how to translate the skills you have gained as a student and a professional to university instruction.
The Trent Teaching Commons offers guidance and resources to help all GTAs develop teaching skills and expand their pedagogical knowledge. Our programming includes orientation activities to help you get comfortable with your roles and responsibilities; ongoing professional development opportunities through micro-credentials and events; and, for those who wish to delve further into higher education pedagogy, an Advanced GTA Studies in Teaching and Learning Badge.
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Learn more about our programming for GTAs:
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Graduate Teaching Assistant Orientation Program
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GTA Orientation & Workshops
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Professional Development Micro-Credentials for GTAs
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Advanced GTA Studies in Teaching and Learning Badge
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FAQs on Introduction to Graduate Teaching Micro-Credential
The Graduate Teaching Certificate program is being replaced by new GTA micro-credentials and Advanced GTA Studies in Teaching and Learning badge. As such, new registrants are not being accepted into the Graduate Teaching Certificate program.
Students who are currently registered in the Graduate Teaching Certificate will be allowed to complete the program or to convert already completed modules into micro-credentials. Please contact Dana Capell at danacapell@trentu.ca to discuss the best option for you.