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PSU Graduate Instructors and Teaching Assistants Welcome to the PSU Graduate Instructors and Teaching Assistant page! The Schreyer Institute for Teach

Our goal is to help instructors improve students’ learning, whether the instructor is a faculty member or a graduate student. We know that TAs and other grad students who are teaching may face a unique set of challenges. Thus, in addition to our extensive workshops, programs and resources in support of good course design, implementation, and assessment, which are available to anyone teaching at Penn State, we offer resources especially for TAs and other grad students who help undergraduates learn.

Dealing with tensions or disruptions in the classroom can be challenging, especially for graduate students who teach or ...
10/12/2026

Dealing with tensions or disruptions in the classroom can be challenging, especially for graduate students who teach or TA. The Schreyer Institute has created a collection of short videos and resources to help you navigate these situations with more confidence.

The Canvas resource, “Dealing with Controversy and Tensions in Classes You Teach: Resources Especially for Grad Students,” is available for self-enrollment.

🔗 Access the resource: https://psu.instructure.com/courses/2488901
🔑 Self-enrollment code: ULBR-UYVA-WUEE

Are you a graduate student or postdoc preparing for the academic job market? A faculty job interview may include a teach...
10/12/2026

Are you a graduate student or postdoc preparing for the academic job market? A faculty job interview may include a teaching demo, where you teach a lesson while members of the search committee observe.

Join the CIRTL Network on October 29 for a workshop focused on preparing for this part of the interview process and building confidence in your teaching demo.

📅 October 29
⏰ 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET
💻 Zoom

🔗 Register: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com%2Fjfe%2Fform%2FSV_2mAUpDStRI8wLd4&data=05%7C02%7Caec6148%40psu.edu%7C8060c9bdf2594fdd2aeb08df2872a4a1%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C639274144981749913%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jZggbxYgu%2BO89moNlGUgZi1VwtLq3MPSfeYvjLg7Gow%3D&reserved=0

How we view our students can shape the way we teach and the learning experiences we create. 💡Join the interactive worksh...
09/30/2026

How we view our students can shape the way we teach and the learning experiences we create. 💡

Join the interactive workshop, Identities We Inspire in Those We Teach, to explore how instructors and teaching assistants (TAs) can maintain a focus on growth in the classroom. From viewing students as individuals who are simply working toward a grade to recognizing the valuable perspectives and experiences they bring to the learning environment, our attitudes can make a difference in how we approach teaching.

This workshop will also encourage instructors and TAs to reflect on their own perspectives and consider how they can inspire growth in their students while continuing to grow in their own teaching practices.

📅 Check out the event details and register: https://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/register/detail.aspx?id=21797

Preparing for the academic job market? Join CIRTL for “Thinking Like a Search Committee: Packaging Your Experience for a...
09/21/2026

Preparing for the academic job market? Join CIRTL for “Thinking Like a Search Committee: Packaging Your Experience for a Tenure-Track Faculty Position” on September 23.

This online session will give graduate students and postdocs a look inside the faculty hiring process, with practical strategies for strengthening application materials and understanding how search committees evaluate candidates.

Click the link to learn more and register for the workshop: https://cirtl.net/event/thinking-like-a-search-committee-packaging-your-experience-for-a-tenure-track-faculty-position/

Looking for fresh ideas to support teaching and learning? Teaching Forward 2026 brings educators together virtually on S...
09/21/2026

Looking for fresh ideas to support teaching and learning? Teaching Forward 2026 brings educators together virtually on September 24–25 to explore topics including AI in education, accessibility, online learning, and human-centered teaching.

Click the link to view the full event schedule, session times, and program details: https://olluteach26-4oyqpucx.manus.space

Teaching or TAing a course can sometimes mean navigating difficult conversations, controversy, and unexpected tensions i...
09/18/2026

Teaching or TAing a course can sometimes mean navigating difficult conversations, controversy, and unexpected tensions in the classroom.

SITE has created a new resource specifically for graduate students: “Dealing with Controversy and Tensions in Classes You Teach: Resources Especially for Grad Students.” The Canvas resource features short videos and practical guidance to help graduate students navigate challenging moments in their teaching.

The resource was developed in response to a request from Graduate Council, with contributions from Chas Brua, Beate Brunow, John Elia, Jose Sandoval-Llanos, Alia Shalaby, and Deena Levy.

Register Here: https://psu.instructure.com/courses/2488901
Self-enrollment code: ULBR-UYVA-WUEE

How can you make your teaching more thoughtful, inclusive, and supportive of student learning? The Course in Ethical Ped...
09/10/2026

How can you make your teaching more thoughtful, inclusive, and supportive of student learning?

The Course in Ethical Pedagogy offers advanced graduate students and post-docs an opportunity to explore ethical and critical pedagogical practices through research-based lessons, interactive workshops, small-group discussions, and reflective activities. Participants will also develop teaching materials that can be used in their teaching, teaching portfolios, or future job-market materials.

Interested in participating this fall? Don’t wait—applications are due this Friday, September 11!

Learn more and apply here : https://schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/cep

Happy Labor Day from SITE! As we take a moment to recognize the hard work and contributions of workers across our commun...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from SITE!

As we take a moment to recognize the hard work and contributions of workers across our communities, we also want to celebrate the faculty, instructors and staff who dedicate their time and energy to supporting students and creating meaningful learning experiences. Thank you for all that you do to help Penn State’s teaching and learning community thrive.

We hope everyone has a safe, restful and well-deserved Labor Day! 💙🤍

Looking for ways to grow, connect and enhance your teaching this fall? 🍂📚 SITE offers a variety of programs, services, w...
09/02/2026

Looking for ways to grow, connect and enhance your teaching this fall? 🍂📚

SITE offers a variety of programs, services, workshops and resources to support Penn State instructors and the teaching and learning community.

From one-on-one consultations and teaching communities to Provost Endorsements, workshops and programs for new faculty, graduate students and TAs, there are many opportunities to get involved.

Learn more about everything SITE has to offer this fall by clicking the link
🔗 https://www.psu.edu/news/faculty-and-staff/story/schreyer-institute-teaching-excellence-offers-fall-programs-and-services-1?utm_audience=Staff&utm_source=newswire&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Penn%20State%20Today&utm_content=08-24-2026-21-15&utm_term=Academics%20-%201

🎓 Looking to strengthen your teaching practice?Join CIRTL (Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learnin...
08/24/2026

🎓 Looking to strengthen your teaching practice?

Join CIRTL (Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning) for this 10-week course on teaching in the college classroom! This workshop is free and open to all Penn State graduate students.

Participants will build a foundation in inclusive, learner-centered, evidence-based teaching while exploring how to connect learning objectives, assessments, and activities. You’ll also develop and practice your own lesson plan and reflect on your teaching values and decision-making.

📚 Learn. Practice. Reflect. Grow.

Click here to register & learn more: https://cirtl.net/event/the-college-classroom-5/2026-09-08/

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