2017 ASHS Annual Conference

Teaching at the university level can take on many forms. Although formal lectures are typically emphasized, discussion and lab sections are also common. However, in the current administrative framework, it can be difficult for graduate students in the sciences to gain meaningful teaching experience by teaching lab sections or discussions. Fortunately, graduate students frequently participate in mentor-mentee relationships, and these can be valuable ways to gain and hone teaching abilities. This workshop presentation will discuss some of the unique challenges and solutions faced by graduate students as they mentor undergraduates, high school students, and even peers. Additionally, I will briefly discuss ways to be a more effective mentor and how to translate these skills into more formalized teaching styles.