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GSPD Study

GSPD Study


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Dear Graduate Student Faculty Developer,

With identification of the two national groups focusing on the development of graduate students (STLHE and POD), there is a desire to also find what commonalities we have in the training of our graduate students, especially as it relates to teaching, as well as our level of training in order to prepare graduate students. This questionnaire is designed to assist us in further refining graduate student development in Canada and the US. Your participation is very important to the success of these programs and you are encouraged to respond thoughtfully and candidly. We are interested in your thoughts, feelings, and actions as well as your evaluations regarding how your teaching centers are involved in graduate student development.

The questionnaire is confidential. Aggregate results will be summarized and reported for groups. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions. The survey will take 15-20 minutes of your time.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. The study has received ethical approval from the Ethics Board at the University of Manitoba. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Dr. Dieter Schonwetter at 204-480-1302 or by email at the email address specified below.

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below and maximizing your page view (by clicking on the top left green button).


Dr. Dieter J. Schönwetter Director of Educational Resources and Faculty Development, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Ms. Donna Ellis Associate Director, Centre for Teaching Excellence, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Country Represented
Type of Center
Institution Type
Graduate Student Program(s) Offered at Your Institution (check all that apply):
Years of Experience in Graduate Student Development
Years in Current Position
Your age (optional)
Gender
Your Highest Degree
As a faculty or educational developer, is it (would it be) helpful in your current position to have a Ph.D. or Doctorate Degree?
Number of conference presentations on graduate student development you have presented
Number of publications on graduate student development
Number of research grants you have received for graduate student development projects
Number of graduate students in your institution (select only the total enrollment at the campus or campuses that you provide services)
Number of graduate students involved in your programs as of today?
What professional development events have you participated in order to prepare yourself for running programs to develop graduate students?
Graduate Student Development Competencies

Please rate each of these as to how important they are to graduate students when they teach, the extent to which each are taught in your current graduate student development programs, how confident you feel in preparing graduate students in each area, and the extent that you have been trained to teach graduate students in these areas.

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Able to use effective assessment methods.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Exhibit respect and understanding for all students.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Demonstrate mastery of their subject.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Communicate effectively in oral format in English.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Develop a reflective approach to teaching through collecting feedback and continually modifying instructional approaches.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Use student-centered teaching methods.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Enhance motivation of their students through conveying personal enthusiasm for the subject.
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b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Communicate and manage appropriate expectations for achievement in the course.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Encourage cooperation and collaboration among their students.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Select course material suited to the background, ability level, and interest of their students.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Construct valid and reliable assessments of their students’ learning.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Match varying teaching methods with specific learning objectives.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Accommodate different learning styles of their students.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Present material that is sequenced and paced appropriately for their students.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Communicate effectively in written format in English.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Match varying assessment methods with specific learning objectives.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Document their teaching effectiveness.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Know how to uncover departmental norms regarding teaching.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Communicate important values inherent to the discipline or profession.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Ability to teach small and large classes.
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b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Use research in teaching as it applies to instruction in one's field.
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b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Build confidence in students by helping them to successfully meet learning objectives.
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b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Design courses that challenge students to pursue higher level learning, such as critical thinking and problem solving.
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b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Adhere to institutional policies (i.e., discipline, academic honesty, and legal information).
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b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Demonstrate relationships between the course and the broader liberal education curriculum.
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b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Provide a welcoming and safe environment for their students
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b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Use technology to enhance learning.
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b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Be self-aware of their teaching biases.
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b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Advise students of career opportunities in the discipline or profession.
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b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Perceive teaching as a scholarly endeavor.
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b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Apply their knowledge of learning principles and learning theories.
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b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Recognize that teaching requires lifelong reflective learning.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Able to adapt teaching material to students’ needs.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Able to articulate the values of their teaching approach (i.e., teaching philosophy).
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Able to use effective lecturing techniques.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Able to use effective questioning techniques.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Seek out mentoring on teaching.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Engage in professional development related to teaching.
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a. How important is this for preparing graduate students to teach as future faculty?
b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Able to use effective discussion techniques.
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b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Able to write specific and assessable learning objectives.
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b. To what extent is this explicitly taught in your graduate development program(s)?
c. How confident do you feel in preparing graduate students in this area?
d. To what extent did your training prepare you to teach graduate students to…?
Career Path
Current Position
Most Recent Prior Position
Second Most Prior Position
Third Most Prior Position
Fourth Most Prior Position
Please list all the services that your Center offers to graduate students.
What are the goals of your Center in terms of graduate student development?
How do you assess your graduate student development program’s effectiveness?
What do you provide to your graduate students to document their development?
What other information, if any, you would like to share about graduate student development?

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