Upon completion of the program, participants receive a detailed letter describing their teaching development for use in a job search. Those who complete a substantial number of activities can receive a Teaching Development Transcript. A small group of graduate students meet monthly to discuss readings on college teaching and other issues related to the teaching component of a faculty career. Participants are involved in selecting readings and rotate responsibility for leading the discussions. Teaching Portfolio Consultations A teaching portfolio is a useful format for presenting evidence of one's teaching effectiveness for job searches.
Many institutions use it for reappointment and tenure decisions.
Assistance for Courses or Departments Assistance in TA Meetings Eberly Center staff can assist in regular TA meetings by leading short discussions on teaching skills or helping troubleshoot course-specific teaching issues. For example, Center staff can assist a group in planning responses to common students' comments on early evaluations. Collaboration on Departmental TA Orientations Eberly Center staff can assist in planning or conducting departmental TA orientations by introducing the central support available to TAs, conducting a seminar on an agreed upon topic, or holding a microteaching session for a specific course .