Teaching Resources

Many BU doctoral students will teach at some point during their education. Many will even go on to be professors and educators. Developing skills as an instructor is a crucial component of a doctoral education. Below are offices and programs that provide resources and training for doctoral students looking to prepare themselves for the classroom.

The Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL)
The Center for Teaching & Learning helps graduate students develop as teachers. Their workshops offer graduate students an opportunity to learn practical, research-based teaching strategies, to reflect on their own classroom practice, and to connect with peer instructors across the University. Graduate students may also consult with CTL staff for further individualized help on topics such as facilitating classroom discussions, crafting a teaching statement, and designing a syllabus.

Digital Learning & Innovation (DL&I)
Interested in using technology to enhance your teaching? Digital Learning & Innovation (DL&I) offers a variety of events and services that can help you learn how to use Blackboard effectively, create instructional videos, and more.

Workshops & Trainings
Professional Development & Postdoctoral Affairs, in partnership with the Center for Teaching and Learning, offers trainings for graduate student and postdoctoral teaching fellows interested in developing strategies that support student learning and engagement in online and face-to-face learning contexts.