Principles of College Teaching

Issued by University of Colorado Boulder

The Center for Teaching & Learning’s Principles of College Teaching (PCT) micro-credential offers graduate student instructors, postdoctoral scholars, faculty and staff the opportunity to enhance their teaching skills at the post-secondary level. Participants attend foundational pedagogy training and produce artifacts which may be assessed by prospective employers. The PCT micro-credential gives graduate students at CU Boulder a leg up in the academic job market.

Type Validation
Time Months
Cost Free

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

Participating in 10 Center for Teaching & Learning approved workshops/trainings. Any CTL offering may count towards one hour of the 10 required. When registering and attending events, participants will be given credit. Workshop participation is logged and checked by CTL staff.
Submission of three Teacher Reflections based on themes and ideas from at least three workshops attended.
Submission of a Teaching Portfolio to the Center for Teaching & Learning. Portfolios are submitted only after all other requirements are met. They are read and approved by the CTL Director before an exit survey is sent and the micro credential awarded. Teaching Portfolio Artifact Guide linked.
Exit interview with CTL Staff to discuss the process.