GE 690: Academic Preparation for Doctoral Students
This zero-credit required course aims to contribute to the preparation of doctoral students for their academic careers. GE 690 has two components. One is to acquire practice in teaching through activities such as lab assistance, classroom teaching, proctoring exams, and grading assignments.
The second component includes a series of independent modules that are offered or activities that can be participated in during the course of PhD studies. This component aims to contribute to the preparation of doctoral students for their academic careers. It includes a series of independent modules that are offered or activities that can be participated in throughout the academic year. To that end, the University will be offering a series of workshops, short courses, and seminars in the Fall and Spring semesters.
All doctoral students are required to participate in a set of activities before they graduate. The participation in this set of activities will contribute towards the completion of the required course GE 690. Each student is expected to keep a file that will be her/his personal “Academic Preparation” portfolio to maintain a record of the activities for personal use.
GE 690 activities consist of a series of modules. The modules are independent of each other. Each student is required to participate in each module. Some modules will be offered in the Fall semester, others in the Spring semester. Some, but not all, may be repeated each semester. You are strongly advised to take a particular module as soon as it is offered – there may or may not be another opportunity soon. You are required to participate in each module once and only once during your doctoral studies. Please follow the WEB site for more up-to-date information.
GE 690 Seminars Scheduled for Fall 2013 Semester
Each doctoral student who expects to graduate before June 2013 is required to participate in all five offered up-to this date. Exemption from a module is only possible under a reasonable circumstance and is granted upon the student’s request to the Department Chair and the written approval of the Supervisor/ Department Chair and the Director of the related Graduate Institute.
Modules I, II, IV and V are organized by the Provost Office. Module III is to be organized by the student herself/himself together with his/her department. Module I, Module II and Module IV are scheduling during Spring 2013.
How to register:
Login SRS (http://stars.bilkent.edu.tr/srs) and use “GE690” link under Services top menu item to register Module IV and for the option of your choice for Module V. Please, e-mail Ms. Birgül Bulut at bbulut@bilkent.edu.tr if you have further questions.
Spring 2013 Modules
MODULE I: “Academic Ethics and Integrity” by Prof. Abdullah Atalar |
MODULE II: Effective University Teaching II.A. OPTION A: “Basics of Effective University Teaching” by Dr. Işık A. Denizman (1.5 hour seminar) This presentation aims to introduce basic strategies for engaging students to their course contents as effective readers, listeners, thinkers, and writers. In addition to efficient syllabus and assignment designs, these strategies describe ways to improve students’ engagement, motivation, active learning, and critical thinking in an appropriately challenging class environment that promote holistic learning. Option A is offered in two alternative time slots; attend only one: Time & Place: II.A.i. May 7th Tuesday, 11:00-12:15, at Mithat Çoruh Amphitheatre, Faculty of Engineering II.B. OPTION B: “Effective University Teaching Workshop” by Dr. Işık A. Denizman (2.5 hour workshop. Limited to only 25 participants). This workshop is designed to discuss effective university level teaching strategies with faculties and future educators. Examples and discussions will be included on how to improve students’ engagement, motivation, active learning, and critical thinking in appropriately challenging class environment that promote holistic learning. Examples of strategies applied in American higher education systems will be provided. Option B is offered in two alternative time slots; attend only one: Time and Place: May 8th Wednesday, 14:00-16:30. “Orientation Room” (just pass the café) Main Library, ground floor, A Block. |
MODULE IV B): “Research Impact for Sciences and Engineering” by Prof. Adnan Akay How to generate impact in the field? How can you make your voice heard and your findings visible? How to publish not to perish? Where to publish? What should you expect from the publication process? Why should I care for an extended research family when I am happy with my nucleus research family? How to become part of the international research family? This module will explore these issues and many other related questions. |
MODULE III: Participation at seminars/presentations regularly held by Departments and Faculties |