Graduate Teacher Certificate (GTC)

FAQ

How do I enroll/apply for the GTC?

There is no formal enrollment for the GTC. You simply download the GTC Teaching Report and begin to document your progress. However, graduate teaching assistants are encouraged to start the GTC as soon as they begin their teaching appointments on campus.

What are the requirements?

All the requirements are on page 1 of the GTC Teaching Report. You can start documenting the progress on your own and contact CIE whenever your GTC Teaching Report is complete to schedule an appointment.

Teaching Report 6 talks about "Early Feedback (EF)", what does this mean?

Information about how to conduct early feedback in your class can be found here.

How do I get the required signatures?

CIE staff will verify (sign) "Teaching Report 2" (as long as you took CIE's orientation), "Teaching Report 3", and "Teaching Report 4" (as long as you took CIE's workshops); as well as all the reflection and essay reviews when you turn the completed GTC Teaching Report.

The signatures for "Teaching Report 1" and "Teaching Report 5" have to be from faculty members in your department.

Can I get this certificate if I am not currently teaching?

Since this is a teaching certificate, you must be an instructor (not a grader or an R.A.). In addition, you must be formally evaluated by Purdue (CoursEval).

Are the certificates awarded every semester?

The certificates are awarded once per academic year (during the spring semester), but you are welcomed to turn in your GTC Teaching Report whenever you have completed all the requirements.

What if I have more questions?

CIE will offer four informational sessions during the Fall 2011 semester, please register if you would like to attend:

Wednesday, September 7th, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 14th, 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 21st, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 28th, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

For more information, please check out the following document(s):

	Graduate Teacher Certificate Brochure (GTC)
	GTC Teaching Report
	Standardized Procedures for Administering Instructor and course Evaluations at Purdue