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Reflective Teaching Guides (RTG)

Reflective Teaching Guides further their pedagogical development by mentoring their peers in Reflective and Effective Teaching (RET).

PROGRAM DETAILS

Location
Locations vary

Size & Format
In-person: <10 participants

Dates & Times
Associated events occur throughout fall, winter, and spring quarters.

Audience
Graduate Students, Post Docs

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.

Application

Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year will open in March 2025. 

Interested applicants:

  • 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.

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. 

Contact Us

Kate Flom Derrick, Assistant Director of Reflective Pedagogy