Teaching College Biology
Alyssa Perz-Edwards, Program Director
The Certificate in Teaching College Biology aims to enhance the professional development of graduate students by preparing them to teach biological sciences in academic venues that range from community colleges to Research I Universities. In this program, graduate students work with faculty from nearby partner institutions (e.g., Durham Technical Community College, Elon University, and Meredith College) and from Duke to develop as teachers and to gain awareness about the roles of faculty. These experiences help to prepare graduate students for the academic job market. Program participants take courses on pedagogy, are mentored by faculty at partner institutions, gain practical teaching experience, and receive formal evaluation of their teaching. These requirements are designed to be flexible enough to be pursued alongside full-time disciplinary studies yet ensure that participants are rigorously trained in biological pedagogy.
For more information visit our Web Site at: http://www.biology.duke.edu/teachcert/ or contact the Program Director, Alyssa Perz-Edwards, akperz@duke.edu.
