Graduate Student Teaching Squares Registration Form

Teaching Squares is a structured program for graduate students where 3-4 peers agree to visit each other’s teaching activities once or twice over the course of a semester. Teaching Square participants then meet to discuss what they learned from their observations and reflections. This program requires 12 hours, which includes the training workshop, peer teaching observations, and reflection activities.

It is important to note that Teaching Squares are not peer critique and evaluation; rather, the focus is on observing and reflecting on what can be learned about one’s own teaching while observing one’s peers.

Teaching Squares initiatives are designed to enhance teaching and learning and to build community through a process of reciprocal peer observation, self-reflection, and group discussion. You can check-out the Taylor Institute Teaching Squares Guide for more details.

To participate in this program, please complete an application form indicating your interest for winter 2021.

Learning Outcomes: 

Upon completion of this program, participants will
•    Observe, analyze, reflect on, and gain insights into their teaching development.
•    Increase appreciation of the work and teaching development of their peers.
•    Gather ideas for developing their teaching and learning philosophy and portfolio.
•    Formulate new teaching development goals for during their graduate studies and beyond.
 

Winter 2021 registration deadline: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 11:59 PM MST
Please note: This registration form will close when the course is full, so register early!

If you have any questions, please contact tiprograms@ucalgary.ca