And a lot of university teaching is done by inexperienced PhD candidates. A prominent scientist in my acquaintance complains that his colleagues speak of teaching as "loads" and research as "opportunities".
And a lot of university teaching is done by inexperienced PhD candidates. A prominent scientist in my acquaintance complains that his colleagues speak of teaching as "loads" and research as "opportunities".
More than should be, that much is for certain. My wife was a GTF (Graduate Teaching Fellow) her first year in her Ph.D program. She taught a summer class that had never been taught before, and she had to create the entire class. (She subsequently found other ways to "participate"). I've known at least a dozen GTF's in the music program at the same university over the last 15 years, most of them as on-field directors of the marching band, or as providing lessons to undergrads. At least both of those prepare musicians who go into education in some way, shape, or form.
And a lot of university teaching is done by inexperienced PhD candidates. A prominent scientist in my acquaintance complains that his colleagues speak of teaching as "loads" and research as "opportunities".
Very good, J L.
More than should be, that much is for certain. My wife was a GTF (Graduate Teaching Fellow) her first year in her Ph.D program. She taught a summer class that had never been taught before, and she had to create the entire class. (She subsequently found other ways to "participate"). I've known at least a dozen GTF's in the music program at the same university over the last 15 years, most of them as on-field directors of the marching band, or as providing lessons to undergrads. At least both of those prepare musicians who go into education in some way, shape, or form.
Sad.