Build upon your transferable skills here!
In the Graduate and Postdoc Hub of the Teaching Commons, you will find opportunities to expand your teaching portfolio and professional skills. Here we have certification and badge programs, recommended courses offered, and social networks of fellow teaching enthusiasts. Developing teaching makes you a better learner, communicator, collaborator, and researcher. If you need assistance with graduate and postdoctoral programming, please contact Jackie Shay at jshay@ucmerced.edu.
Teacher Training and Coursework
- Work your way through our professional development opportunities from fundamentals to instructor preparation.
- Obtain three levels of certification for your professional portfolio and CV.
- Develop and refine your transferable skills.
Research Mentorship Training
- Earn a digital badge in research mentorship.
- Develop your communication skills.
- Be more effective with your teams, undergraduate students, and mentee relationship with your advisor(s).
Instructional Technologies
- Explore classroom technology and academic tools for student success.
- Discover ways to integrate technology into teaching.
- Create accessible and inclusive resources for your students and classrooms.
English Language Institute (ELI)
- Request support for English language needs, whether for your teaching or for a student.
- Get involved with your international community.
Students Assessing Teaching & Learning (SATAL)
- Request to have your classroom environment assessed for levels of student engagement.
- Receive a report on instructional behavior and understand areas to improve.
Connect with Your Peers
- Find people who are also exploring their teaching and learning skills.
- Join the Graduate Pedagogy Association (GPA) for more professional development opportunities and community.
- Discuss teaching strategies, work through challenges, and build your network.