Pedagogy Pathway: Professional Development for Emerging Educators

abstract art of teachingInvest in Your Teaching and Elevate Your Career as an Educator

Whether you're stepping into the classroom for the first time or looking to sharpen your instructional skills, Pedagogy Pathway is designed to give you the tools, confidence, and credentials to become the educator you want to be.

We know your schedule is demanding. That's why Pedagogy Pathway is designed around your timeline:

  • Workshops offered throughout the fall, winter, and spring semesters
  • PUTL modules available asynchronously online, and on demand
  • Complete the program at your own pace 鈥� no deadlines, no pressure


(Registering for Pedagogy Pathway does not automatically register you for individual workshops. You must register separately for the workshops by visiting Upcoming Events Calendar and finding workshops with this icon   next to them. If you do not find sufficient workshops to complete the requirements, you can to stay up to date on the upcoming workshops in winter semester. Additionally, you will have to separately visit the PUTL webpage to go through and complete the required modules.)

 

See your teaching from a new perspective鈥攔equest a teaching observation with an Educational Development Associate for personalized, supportive feedback

 

StepsWhat you doWhy it matters
Step 1Attend 6 CTL Workshops of your choice that have this   icon next to them.Explore pedagogy, classroom strategies, and inclusive teaching
Step 2

Complete 3 Professional Development in University Teaching and Learning Modules: 

  1. Foundations of teaching and learning 
  2. Practical experience in teaching and learning 
  3. Optional modules (Leadership, SoTL, Accessibility and Disability Justice, Indigenization, Anti-Racism).

Within these self-directed modules, you will have an opportunity to: 

  • Reflect on your teaching activities, document your experiences and feedback, 
  • Highlight transferrable skills, showcase your accomplishments,
  • Explore innovative ways to engage the future directions of higher-education classroom settings.
Step 3Earn Your Letter of CompletionAdd the letter to your CV and/or teaching dossier

What is in it for you

Teaching Philosophy Statement

Get started on documenting your teaching and articulating your teaching the first sections of your teaching dossier 

Official Letter of Completion

An official letter for your academic job market materials, including your CV and/or teaching dossier

Practical, Career-Ready Teaching Skills

Skills you can use immediately in your own Teaching Assistantship or Teaching Fellowship! 

Community

Connect with fellow graduate students across disciplines

Who should apply?

Any graduate student who teaches, wants to teach, or plans to pursue a career in academia or education. No prior teaching experience required, just the drive to grow.

Registration is free and open to all graduate students. 

Upcoming Workshops (with   icon next to them) | PUTL Essentials

Questions: contact us at ctl@queensu.ca