The Bok Center often works with individual courses, on a one-time basis or throughout the semester, providing some or all of the services listed below. Training sessions at the beginning of the semester. Sessions can be arranged to meet the specific needs of the course. Many training sessions use the Bok Center library's edited videotapes to illustrate various teaching styles.
Some courses arrange microteaching opportunities at the beginning of the term.
Teaching Fellows practice teaching a slice of a section to fellow TFs and a Bok Center consultant, and receive feedback. This is particularly useful for new TFs. The fall and winter Teaching Orientations are an important piece of our training program, providing a variety of workshops for teachers at all levels. Consultations with professors on managing TFs and TF meetings in order to give TFs some ownership in the course and to ensure some coordination or consistency across the course. Attending weekly TF meetings, to serve as a pedagogical presence and a resource as needed.