Foundations of College Instruction Courses
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The Foundations of College Instruction is a 3-course campus certificate that can appear on an official transcript offered through the Graduate College, in partnership with the Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence. Through this series of courses, graduate students can gain foundational knowledge in education research that supports effective, equity-minded college teaching, and gain practice applying this theory to their teaching. Students also develop materials to use in their teaching at UIC as well as on the job market.
Courses are offered every fall and spring, pending enrollment and instructor availability. The three courses of this series are:
GC 592: Foundations of College Instruction
During this course, students develop a teaching statement and a lesson or session plan for a course in their discipline. First course in the series.
- Fall 2024: On-campus Tuesdays from 4-6pm; CRN 41200; 3 credits
GC 593: Developing Scholarly Approaches to College Teaching
Students develop a teaching project to assess the effectiveness of their teaching practice and their inquiry-based teaching skills. Prerequisite: GC 592.
- Fall 2024: On campus Mondays 1-3pm; CRN 36488; 3 credits
GC 594: Principles and Practices in College Course Design
Students create an inclusive syllabus and teaching portfolio to document and demonstrate their teaching experience. Prerequisite: GC 592.
- Fall 2024: On campus Wednesdays 4-6pm; CRN 46657; 3 credits
For more information about this certificate and these courses, visit the Foundations of College Instruction Website. The courses in this series can also count towards CIRTL at UIC certification, which can be pursued in conjunction with the Foundations of College Instruction campus certificate or as an independent certification.
Have questions about the courses or certificate? Please reach out to gc_coll_instruc@listserv.uic.edu.