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Graduate Teaching Assistants

Training and professional development support for Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs).

Becoming eligible to teach

Postgraduate researchers (PGRs) who intend to teach at York should complete this prerequisite training, which will help develop your confidence to teach as a GTA:

• Introduction to teaching and learning

Finding a GTA teaching post

• Begin by contacting your departmental GTA Coordinator - this is how most GTAs secure work
• Additional opportunities may be advertised on Handshake

Further in-role training and development

All PGRs are automatically enrolled on the GTA Community site on the VLE. Staff can request access.

We review the site regularly and it is currently being redeveloped to include:

• Self-paced online guidance
• Information on additional training events, including opportunities to practise teaching with feedback (microteaching)

Getting professional recognition for your teaching

Secure transferable professional recognition with an Advance HE Fellowship through engaging with The York Academic and Professional Development Scheme (YPAD).

Policy

The University Policy on GTAs (updated September 2020)

Additional professional development opportunities and support

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

GTAs interested in developing their teaching are welcome to join the network and attend the Journal Club.

Researcher development training 

Sessions developing skills in communication and time management are also relevant to teaching. 

Inclusive Learning @ York

Guidance on inclusive practice for all staff who teach.

Supporting student wellbeing

Guidance for GTAs on supporting your students' wellbeing. 

York Graduate Research School (YGRS)

Teaching opportunities page, blog and newsletter.