Preparing for the academic job market or applying for the Graduate Associate Teaching Award (GATA) but not sure where to get started with crafting your teaching portfolio? In this workshop, participants will gain familiarity with the elements of successful teaching portfolios, learn about best practices for writing and organizing their materials, and practice drafting their own teaching statement. Crafting a strong teaching statement is a valuable skill for anyone involved in teaching, providing a foundation you can build on now to enhance your teaching, develop a compelling portfolio, and prepare for future opportunities in academia or beyond. Graduate students at any stage in drafting their materials are welcome to attend.
Lunch will be provided.
After this workshop participants will be able to:
- identify the purpose and value of teaching statements and portfolios
- identify the necessary elements of successful teaching statements and portfolios
- employ effective practices in the writing and organization of teaching statements and portfolios
If you have registered for this event, or are on the waitlist and require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate, please contact drakeinstitute@osu.edu. Requests should be made at least two weeks prior to the event, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.