Welcome to your new graduate assistantship appointment at Iowa State University. Your department or program has likely communicated their training plans and schedule with you. To supplement what your department provides, the Graduate College Professional Development staff have worked closely with experts at the Dean of Students Office to create classroom scenarios for you to consider.
Teaching Assistant Training
Classroom Scenarios: Teaching Assistant Training
If you’re new to teaching, or new to teaching at Iowa State, please consider joining us for Classroom Scenarios: Teaching Assistant Training. Generally, this session is offered 10am – 12pm the Thursday before classes start in both Fall and Spring semesters. Though geared for an audience of teaching assistants, everyone interested in teaching in the Iowa State community is welcome to attend. Registration is required. Click on the link below to register and learn more about the event.
Interested in learning more about improving your teaching? Check out the following resources:
Just-in-time Help with Teaching
Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT)
ISU’s Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) supports all teaching at Iowa State University. Both new and experienced teachers can find support and teaching resources at https://www.celt.iastate.edu
Dean of Students Office (DSO)
ISU’s Dean of Students Office website supports both learners and teachers at Iowa State. Check out their resources for Faculty and Staff at https://www.dso.iastate.edu/resources
Professional Development in Teaching
Preparing Future Faculty (PFF)
Interested in a career as a faculty member? Check out Iowa State’s Preparing Future Faculty Program at https://pff.grad-college.iastate.edu
Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL)
Iowa State is part of a 46-university network to support and integrate your academic expertise with your teaching skills. Start learning and earning CIRTL Certificates here: https://cirtl.net