Reflective Teaching Guides (RTG)
Reflective Teaching Guides further their pedagogical development by mentoring their peers in Reflective and Effective Teaching (RET).
Overview
Reflective Teaching Guides (RTGs) are successful alumnae of Reflective & Effective Teaching who lead small groups of current participants in disciplinarily aligned discussions and provide written and verbal feedback on participants' authentic artifacts to guide their reflection and development.
Reflective Teaching Guides also engage in ongoing professional development with other RTGs. This learning community meets twice a quarter to discuss facilitation and feedback strategies and to apply evidence-based teaching practices to their work as guides.
Eligibility
Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars from any program at Northwestern may apply, provided they meet the following criteria:
- Previous exemplary completion of the Reflective & Effective Teaching Program at Northwestern University
- Are fully funded
- If postdoc: Have received approval from their supervisor/PI
Available RTG positions are contingent on the disciplinary and departmental distribution of RET participants.
Time Commitment
Reflective Teaching Guides is a 3-quarter commitment, with an estimated total time commitment of 60 hours.
Twice a quarter, RTGs:
- Attend a 90-minute program meeting with other Reflective Teaching Guides
- Facilitate two to three 2-hour discussion sections of current RET participants
- Provide feedback on assigned participants’ assignments
RTGs also provide ongoing support and guidance for disciplinarily-aligned groups of current participants through email and Canvas and engage in their own ongoing critical self-reflection.
Application
Complete the online application, including uploading the following as a single PDF:
- Cover letter
- Teaching statement
- 2-3 authentic artifacts or Teaching ePortfolio, including reflective commentary detailing the pedagogical significance evidenced.
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