The University Teaching Practicum is a self-directed programme of professional development in university teaching and learning for graduate students. Founded on the principles of best practice in university teaching, the Practicum provides opportunities for participants to explore the theory and practice of teaching and to reflect on their ongoing teaching development and experience. Upon completion of all components of the Practicum, dossiers are reviewed by the CST and the Dean of Graduate Studies and successful candidates receive a certificate of completion from the Dean.

The Practicum is comprised of three main components:

1. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF PEDAGOGY

   1. Twenty hours of study exploring specific teaching and learning topics. This requirement can be fulfilled through any combination of workshops, TARG sessions, conferences, independent study, or by completing UTAL 5000.03, plus
   2. Five hours of discipline specific study that can be fulfilled through TDGA workshops, related discipline specific teaching workshops or independent study.
       

2. PRACTICE AND ANALYSIS OF TEACHING

   1. One full TAship or equivalent, or a Teaching Apprenticeship
   2. Analysis of teaching through self-evaluation with video component, plus colleague and student evaluations
       

3. TEACHING DOSSIER

   Development of a dossier that includes:

   1. a statement of teaching philosophy,
   2. teaching strategies,
   3. experience and professional development, and
   4. analysis of teaching.