The TEACRS program is a three year program. A typical course of training is diagrammed below and includes research, career development and teaching activities. The schedule is flexible according to the goals of each trainee. For example, it is possible for a trainee to complete the teaching assignment in the second year. Specific events for the 2008-2009 academic year can be found here.
Year One |
| Research Activities |
Teaching Activities |
Enrichment Activities |
| Laboratory research begins |
Visit partner schools & develop teaching plan |
TEACRS Trainee Workshops |
| Research committee forms and meets |
Tufts Summer Institute for Teaching |
Seminars & workshops in research area |
| Human subjects/animal use training if applicable |
Mentor an undergraduate in lab research |
National IRACDA Conference |
Year Two |
| Research Activities |
Teaching Activities |
Enrichment Activities |
| Research continues |
Mentored teaching at partner school - one semester |
TEACRS Trainee Workshops |
| Research committee meets |
Mentor an undergraduate in lab research |
Seminars & workshops in research area |
| Present research seminar in home department |
Preparation and approval of detailed teaching assignment for year 3 |
National IRACDA Conference |
| Attend relevant national research meeting |
|
Complete scientific ethics training |
Year Three |
| Research Activities |
Teaching Activities |
Enrichment Activities |
| Research continues |
Develop and deliver a course at partner school |
TEACRS Trainee Workshops |
| Research committee meets |
Teaching evaluations |
Seminars & workshops in research area |
| Present research seminar in home department |
Mentor an undergraduate in lab research |
National IRACDA Conference |
| Attend relevant national research meeting |
|
Preparation of CV and research and teaching statements |
