WHAT IS THE TEACHING PRACTICE CREDENTIAL?
The Teaching Practice Credential is a credential offered by the Centre for Teaching and Learning to recognize faculty involvement in professional development activities related to teaching practice. It is a local credential and is different from the Teaching and Training Adults Certificate, where participants include both college employees and external community members. For more information on the Teaching and Training Adults Certificate (TATA), visit Georgian’s Part-time studies page
HOW DO YOU EARN THE CREDENTIAL (AN OVERVIEW)?
Faculty can earn the credential upon completion of the following:
Step 1: Participation. Participation in at least 10 professional development activities related to teaching practice (all sessions that count towards the credential are marked with a in the CTL calendar with an *). Faculty must keep a tracking sheet to record dates that various sessions were attended.
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PLEASE be sure to keep your Tracking Sheet in a safe place – this is each FACULTY’S RESPONSIBILITY to maintain and will be required upon completion.
Step 2: Reflection. A 250 word reflection on how your participation and learning in the 10 sessions had an impact on your teaching practice.
Step 3: Submission. A submission to the Centre for Teaching and Learning, which includes your tracking sheet and your reflection piece.
Further details on the three steps are provided below.
WHY COMPLETE A CREDENTIAL?
For all faculty, new or seasoned, the credential is one way to demonstrate commitment to professional development in teaching practice. Faculty who particpate enjoy the camaraderie, the exposure to new ideas, and the chance to think about various aspects of their teaching practice. We encourage faculty to consider incorporating activities related to the credential as part of their professional development goals.
Faculty who have earned the credential are formally recognized by the college in a number of ways:
(1) a letter is written by the Centre for Teaching and Learning that can be included in your teaching portfolio and in your HR file;
(2) all credentials earned during the academic year are formally presented as part of our spring Focus on Teaching conference.
RECOGNITION FOR ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – NEW!!!
In order to recognize ongoing efforts for Professional Development, CTL offers an incentive to promote ongoing PD for faculty members who have previously earned the Teaching Practice Credential (TPC). Faculty who have completed the TPC and who attend any four CTL sessions through a subsequent academic year, will be recognized for their ongoing PD efforts by receiving a Recognition Stamp for the TPC certificate. Please submit a list of sessions/dates and a reflective piece on how this PD has impacted your teaching practice.
Please contact Annique Boelryk, ext. 1151 for more information.
HOW TO EARN THE CREDENTIAL (MORE DETAIL ON THE 3 STEPS)?
Step 1: Participation
To complete the credential, you must participate in at least 10 professional development activities related to teaching practice and keep a record of your participation (all sessions that count towards the credential are marked with an (*) in the CTL calendar http://www.georgianc.on.ca/staff/ctl/pd-calendar
Important Notes:
1. What counts: Sessions based on using teaching tools (i.e. Blackboard, PowerPoint, etc.) do not count towards the credential.
2. Tracking: It is the faculty’s responsibility to accurately track session completion dates. Print out a copy of the tracking sheet and please have the session facilitator initial your attendance. Faculty must keep a tracking sheet to record dates that various sessions were attended. A tracking sheet is available at he link below or through the CTL.
Tracking Sheet for Teaching Practice Credential
Step 2: Reflection
After completing 10 sessions, you must write a 250 word reflection on how your participation and learning in the 10 sessions had an “Impact on your Teaching Practice”. Your reflective piece should express thoughts on things such as the following:
- What are some specific things you learned in the sessions that were useful in the development of your teaching practice?
- How did you apply what you learned to your classes and what was the impact?
- How has participation in the sessions positively impacted your knowledge, skills, and/or attitudes as an educator?
Step 3: Submission
To complete the process, submit your completed tracking sheet and reflection piece to Nina Koniuch in the Centre for Teaching and Learning (K105). Once your submission has been received and reviewed, you will receve a copy of the letter acknolwedging completion. The actual credentials are presented annually at our Focus on Teaching Conference.