Teaching on Purpose: Pedagogical Foundations for Graduate Teaching Assistants

Term: Fall 2026

Date: September 7th, 2026

Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Location: Graduate Life Center 40

Instructor: Molly Ryan

Presented By: Department of English

Description:

Designed for graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) and their pedagogical mentors, this course helps GTAs move beyond “covering content” toward intentional, student-centered teaching. Participants will explore how learning outcomes, class activities, assessment, and instructor presence work together to shape a coherent learning experience.