PSU Graduate Instructors and Teaching Assistants

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 Pe

nn State, we offer resources especially for TAs and other grad students who help undergraduates learn.

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/

Happy first day of class, Penn State!A new semester means new ideas, new connections and plenty of opportunities to lear...
08/24/2026

Happy first day of class, Penn State!

A new semester means new ideas, new connections and plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We’re excited to see what this semester has in store!

Here’s to a great semester, Nittany Lions!

Teaching assistants play an important role in the classroom—and it can be challenging!Join us for an interactive worksho...
08/21/2026

Teaching assistants play an important role in the classroom—and it can be challenging!

Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help TAs navigate their roles with confidence while supporting undergraduate learners, working with faculty, and developing their own professional skills.

Walk away with practical advice and strategies you can apply throughout your TA experience.

Register here: https://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/register/detail.aspx?id=21791

Teaching assistants play a crucial role in the classroom—but being a TA can come with its own challenges.Join us for an ...
08/17/2026

Teaching assistants play a crucial role in the classroom—but being a TA can come with its own challenges.

Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help TAs navigate their roles with confidence. We’ll share practical advice for supporting undergraduate learners, working effectively with faculty, and making the most of the TA experience as an opportunity for professional growth and development.

Whether you’re new to the role or looking to strengthen your approach, this session will provide strategies you can put into practice right away.

Register here: https://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/register/detail.aspx?id=21799

Navigating challenging topics in the classroom?Join us for an interactive session focused on proactively creating struct...
08/11/2026

Navigating challenging topics in the classroom?

Join us for an interactive session focused on proactively creating structured learning environments that can help reduce tension and prevent “hot moments.” You’ll also explore practical language and strategies for responding to disruptions when they arise.

Learn how thoughtful course design and in-the-moment responses can create more productive learning environments.

Register here: https://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/register/detail.aspx?id=21733

🎓 New professional development opportunity for Penn State faculty and postdocs!The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excel...
07/24/2026

🎓 New professional development opportunity for Penn State faculty and postdocs!
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence and World Campus Online Faculty Development have partnered to offer a new Provost’s Endorsement in Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
UDL helps instructors proactively identify and reduce barriers to learning while creating more accessible, equitable and inclusive learning experiences for students.
The endorsement includes two courses:
📘 OL 3600: Universal Design for Learning, a self-guided, asynchronous course exploring the research and principles behind UDL.
➡️ After completing OL 3600, participants can enroll in Teach to Reach with UDL, a four-week, asynchronous course focused on applying UDL principles to instructional activities.
Both courses must be completed within one calendar year to earn the Provost’s Endorsement. The endorsement is available to current Penn State faculty and postdocs.
📩 Questions? Contact Mary Ann Tobin at [email protected].
To learn more: https://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/news #2157
To register: https://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/events

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸Today, we celebrate the spirit of freedom, unity, and the opportunities that bring our comm...
07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the spirit of freedom, unity, and the opportunities that bring our communities together. As we enjoy this Fourth of July, we wish our Penn State family and communities everywhere a safe, joyful, and meaningful holiday.

Understanding copyright and fair use doesn’t have to be complicated. Join Penn State University Libraries’ summer webina...
06/22/2026

Understanding copyright and fair use doesn’t have to be complicated. Join Penn State University Libraries’ summer webinars to learn the basics of copyright law and how to responsibly use and share creative works in research and teaching.
To register: https://psu.zoom.us/meeting/register/QmNV6F7xQae3BjERJ6X8Xw #/registration

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