Welcome to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Teaching Center

Advancing Innovation and Excellence

The GSAS Teaching Center is the go-to-place for practical advice about teaching and professional development.

From course design to assessment, from preparing a teaching statement to a cover letter, from course management to the innovative uses of technology in the classroom, the Teaching Center is here to help you.

Training   Research
  Our workshops provide practical advice about course management, course design, lecturing, and leading discussions.
   We explore new developments in cognitive development and use this knowledge to improving student learning.
Individual Consultations Resources
  Meet one-on-one to discuss your teaching, teaching philosophy, pedagogical methods, and classroom issues.
  Tip sheets that address every facet of teaching and a library with books on pedagogy, job searches, and publishing.
Credentialing Technology
  We certify expertise in teaching and pedagogy.
  We will assist you in effectively integrating technology into teaching.
Outreach Classroom Observations
  We work collaboratively to improve public education through community partnerships.
   We will provide feedback and helpful advice on your teaching.
Upcoming Teaching Center Workshops

To register, click here

Join us every Thursday at noon in
301 Philosophy Hall.

 Thursday., Feb. 11, noon, 301 Philosophy Hall
Higher Ed in Uncertain Times: Trends & Challenges

Monday, Feb. 15, noon, 301 Philosophy Hall
Expanding Your Options: Pursuing Academic Administrative and Staff Positions

Thursday, Feb. 18, noon, 301 Philosophy Hall
Teaching Outside Your Expertise

Information

Contact Us

The Teaching Center is located in 301 Philosophy Hall.

Call 212-854-1066 or email Teaching Center Director
Steven Mintz at smintz@columbia.edu


Opportunities

Summer Teaching Scholars

Teagle Collegium in Psychological Science
and Student Learning


Getting Feedback

Ask the Teaching Center for a classroom observation.


Preparing for an Academic Career

Make an appoint to discuss your cover letter, grant teaching or research statement, or job talk.


Teaching at Columbia University

A contact list for help for yourself and your students, as well as teaching guidelines from the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.

Contact List

Teaching Guidelines


Teaching Center Tip Sheets


TEACHING FELLOW HANDBOOK

New TA Handbook


YOUR COURSE: FROM FIRST DAY TO LAST CLASS

 Starting Off on the Right Foot

Twenty Things Your Can Do to Start Off Your Class Successfully

Ending the Semester on a Positive Note


ACTIVE LEARNING

Integrating Active Learning Activities Into Your Class


CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Problems, Pitfalls, Booby Traps, & Surprises: Handling Challenging Situations


COURSE DESIGN & SYLLABUS CONSTRUCTION

Make It Sizzle: Designing a Dynamic, Memorable, Learner-Center Course


ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES

Ethical Issues in the College Classroom

How to Avoid Being Sued: Academic Freedom, Academic Honesty, Intellectual Property, Sexual Harassment


LEARNING THEORIES

Glossary: The Language of Teaching and Learning

The Psychology of Learning and the Arts of Teaching 


PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES

Progressive Pedagogies: Feminist and Critical Pedagogies

Transformational Teaching


PREPARING FOR AN ACADEMIC CAREER

Preparing for the Academic Job Market

Creating a Killer C.V.

Writing a Successful Cover Letter

The Art of the Interview

Career-Ending Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them

Job Hunting in Tough Times

Marketing Your Teaching

Negotiating Your First Job Offer

Sample Interview Questions


PRESENTATION SKILLS

How to Give Highly Effective Lectures—and Job Talks and Conference Presentations


QUICK TIPS

Making Group Work Work
The Secrets of Effective Reading
Answering Teaching Questions in a Job Interview
Ensuring Students Come to Class Well Prepared
The 7 Secrets of a Successful First Class
Fair and Efficient Grading
Ending the Semester on a Positive Note
Responding to Response Papers
How to Write Successful Recommendations

  


TEACHING METHODS

How to Give Highly Effective Lectures—and Job Talks and Conference Presentations

Leading Scintillating, Stimulating, Substantive Classroom Discussions


TEACHING RESEARCH SKILLS

What is Your Research IQ?


TEACHING STATEMENTS

How to Write a Winning Teaching Statement


TECHNOLOGY & TEACHING

21 st Century Literacies

e-Learning: Higher Ed in a Web 2.0 World

Establishing an Online Presence


TESTING & GRADING

Assessing Student Learning

Breaking Through the Criticism Barrier: Making Feedback Count

How to Provide Constructive Feedback—That Won’t Exasperate Your Students


WRITING

Integrating Writing into Your Teaching

Teaching Creative Writing

Write Like a Pro

The Write Stuff: The Secrets of Academic Writing





A Catalyst for Innovation

The Graduate School of
Arts & Sciences
Teaching Center
Promotes best practices and promising new practices at Columbia and beyond.

Prepares Columbia's graduate students for the challenges they face as they launch professional careers.

For more information,
contact:

Steven Mintz, Director
302 Philosophy Hall
smintz@columbia.edu
212-854-1066


Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Teaching Center
302 Philosophy Hall, Mail Code 4997, New York, NY 10027