The micro-credential in teaching online courseware includes:
Welcome – Get introduced to the program and the offered content
Student Engagement – Learn how to facilitate effective class discussions
Setting Expectations – Explore ways in which to have high expectations for yourself and your students; and how to effectively communicate those expectations with your students
Time Management – Learn ways in which to manage your time: as a graduate student trying to juggle classes you’re taking, classes your teaching, and your research; and as an instructor, trying to manage time in your classroom
Effective Feedback – Here, strategies are presented to help give beneficial feedback, one such method includes using grading rubrics
Student-Centered Practice – Learn about the student-side of the classroom; included in this module are techniques for making your classroom documents accessible; not only is it necessary when you have a student with special needs in your class, it’s just good practice
To enroll in the micro-credential in teaching, contact Khara Lukancic at khara@siu.edu.
HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENT INSTRUCTORS
This video of SIU Faculty, Dr. Walter Metz, offers advice about saving time using grading rubrics: <Click here to view video>
This video of SIU Faculty, Dr. Saran Donahoo, offers further advice about using grading sheets: <Click here to view video>
This blog post shows five principles for providing feedback that’s useful to your students: <Click to read>
This article offers twenty ways of providing feedback: <Click to read>
This article emphasizes the importance of giving and receiving feedback: <Click to read>
Teaching online? This article discusses best practices of giving online feedback: <Click to read>
What is Graduate Teaching Support?
Graduate Teaching Support, is a component of the Center for Teaching Excellence. The focus is to provide group and individual support in their various roles as teaching assistants. The Graduate Teaching Project is the main program offered.
Does Graduate Teaching Support provide materials?
Graduate Teaching Support provides materials relevant to workshops and trainings. Materials for individual teaching assistants may be provided but are limited in scope. For example, we cannot print class handouts. We can help you find resources and print copies for you, the TA, from which you can print and provide your students as necessary. Look through the other tabs on the CTE website, there are many resources offered within the pages.
Are there any required trainings or workshops?
Please see the Graduate Assistant Training Requirements to determine what training is required for your graduate assistant appointment.
Where do I get a key for the podium in my classroom?
Podium keys can be obtained in the Center for Teaching Excellence Morris Library room 180. Podium keys work for all podiums on campus so you do not need one for each room you teach in. It is also suggested that you test your key to be sure it unlocks your podium BEFORE your first class.
Where do I go for technical help in my classroom?
Technical help is provided by the Center for Teaching Excellence for general-use classrooms. If your equipment is maintained by your department, your department should be your primary point of contact. Refer to the Technology Enhanced Classrooms page to search open access classrooms and view the technology available in those rooms.
To contact us for technical help, or individual instruction on using your podium, please call 453.1032.
How do I get a projector?
If you need a projector, there are two options. If you will need one every class session, you may schedule one to be sent to your class by calling 453.1032, the equipment will be picked up and dropped off each class session.
If you only need one occasion, you may check one out from the Center for Teaching Excellence in Morris Library room 180. The equipment can only be checked out for 24 hours and the number of devices is limited. Be sure to assess what your specific needs will be before your class begins.
Where do I get help for MyCourses (D2L)?
You can get help with MyCourses (D2L) in a variety of ways.
Use our Online Chat feature. A link to our Live Chat is available anywhere in MyCourses (D2L) after you log in. Look for the HELP dropdown menu in the maroon navigation bar in MyCourses (D2L).
You can also call the MyCourses Helpdesk at 453.1024.
The MyCourses Helpdesk also accepts walk-ins. Our office is located in Morris Library Suite 180.
What kinds of workshops does CTE offer?
The Center for Teaching Excellence has a variety of workshops to address online instruction, classroom instruction and ways to incorporate technology into your teaching. Please check the website for current workshops and webinar recordings.
Where can I find information about student insurance?
Information regarding the item appearing on your Bursar statement as "Ga ST Med Benefit Primary Care": This is covered under the Graduate Assistants United agreement. Page 16, Section 13.2.1. SIU pays 50% of the Student Health fee of graduate assistants.
What if I have questions about Graduate Teaching Support?