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 Development and Coursework
- Explore our teacher certification program.
- Discover faculty-led courses in teaching.
- Develop your transferable skills.
Research Mentorship Training
- Align expectations with your mentee.
- Communicate research goals effectively.
- Assess student performance and progress.
Instructional Technologies
- Explore classroom technology and academic tools for student success and accessibility.
- Integrate technology into teaching.
English Language Institute
- Request English language support for your students or for yourself.
- Get involved with your international community.
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.