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Our Mission

The University-Wide Graduate Teaching Assistant Training Program prepares graduate teaching assistants to contribute effectively to student learning and success at MTSU and beyond.

Through foundational preparation in teaching, assessment, instructional practice, professional responsibilities, and university expectations, the program promotes a consistent, high-quality learning experience while building confidence, effectiveness, and transferable professional skills.

Program Goals

Effective Teaching

Develop practical, evidence-informed instructional strategies that promote student learning.

Classroom Confidence

Build confidence in planning, facilitating, and leading effective learning experiences.

Professional Practice

Develop instructional, communication, and professional skills that are valuable throughout graduate school and beyond.

Teaching Community

Learn alongside graduate teaching assistants from across the university while engaging with experienced faculty and campus professionals.

What to Expect?

A five-step process flow chart showing the progression of the program: Application, followed by Selection, then Six Interactive Workshops, followed by Recognition of Completion, which is linked to the final step of Developing Your Teaching Portfolio

Participants complete a series of interactive on-campus workshops supported by supplemental Canvas resources. The program combines practical instruction, discussion, reflection, and application to prepare graduate teaching assistants for successful teaching experiences at MTSU.

Benefits to participants will include:

Strengthen teaching skills
Increase confidence in the classroom
Learn effective instructional and assessment strategies
Connect with graduate teaching assistants and faculty from across campus
Receive a stipend of $250
Earn a “Instructional Excellence for Graduate Teaching Assistants” digital badge

Apply

Applications are open for the Spring 2027 cohort. Click below to apply!

Apply Here

Spring Cycle Priority Deadline: December 14
Fall Cycle Priority Deadline: May 14

Fall Program Schedule

All modules will be held on Fridays from 12:30-4:30.

Date	Module
January 22 – Module 1	Professional Identity & the Teacher Scholar Role
February 5 – Module 2	Institutional Foundations & Ethical Responsibilities
February 19 – Module 3	Foundations of Teaching & Learning Design
March 19 – Module 4	Instructional Technology & Tools
April 2 – Module 5	Classroom Practice & Management
April 16 – Module 6	Assessment, Grading & Feedback

Participants are expected to attend all six workshops and complete the associated assignments to be eligible for the digital badge and the participation stipend.