I remain committed to classroom teaching, where my leadership in academic development is grounded in direct practice. At Duke, I have taught a portfolio of Certificate in College Teaching (CCT) courses, ranging from foundational introductions to more specialized modules. This teaching allows me to experiment, reflect, and stay connected to the student experience while preparing doctoral students and postdocs to approach teaching as a scholarly practice. (Note: American courses = British modules)
GS750: Fundamentals of College Teaching
Introduced in 2011, GS750 provides doctoral students with an entry point into pedagogy, course design, and classroom practice. It began as an in-person introduction to instructional responsibilities, active learning, and assessment. More recently, I collaborated on the design of an online version to expand access for students with fieldwork, caregiving responsibilities, or international time zones. The course emphasizes reflective teaching and has become a model for how core pedagogy training can be adapted across formats.
GS760: The College Teaching Portfolio
Taught every semester since 2006, GS760 has evolved from a focus on visual communication into a comprehensive portfolio course. Students now develop teaching statements, CVs, and online teaching portfolios that integrate evidence of training and practice. Class activities emphasize peer critique, design principles, and reflective writing. The course prepares doctoral students for the academic job market while also introducing the UK Professional Standards Framework.
GS762: Digital Pedagogy
First offered in 2014 as Online College Teaching, GS762 has evolved into a broader exploration of digital pedagogy. While early iterations focused on syllabus design, online assessment, and compliance with intellectual property standards, the current course emphasizes accessibility, digital scholarship, and critical perspectives on technology in higher education. Delivered in hybrid formats, it invites students to consider both the practical uses and ethical implications of digital tools in teaching.
GS764: Generative AI in College Teaching
A new CCT course co-developed with Duke Learning Innovation in 2024–2025. It prepares doctoral students to engage with the pedagogical and ethical implications of AI in higher education. The course emphasizes responsible and inclusive approaches to AI in teaching and assessment.
GS780S: Graduate Instructor of Record Seminar
A CCT course supporting doctoral students who are teaching their own courses as instructors of record. Organized as an interdisciplinary learning community, it emphasizes reflection, peer observation, and shared problem-solving. Launched in 2022, it helps participants navigate the challenges of full instructional responsibility.
GS798: College Teaching Practicum and Observation
A CCT course taught every term since 2007, focused on peer observation and reflective practice. Students participate in Teaching Triangles, observe and reflect on teaching across disciplines, and integrate these experiences into their professional teaching portfolios.