Teaching

Bear Facts: Website where faculty can access student information — including class lists and wait lists — and can enter and submit final course grades. For students, Bear Facts includes class schedules, grades, billing, and financial aid.

bSpace: A collaboration and learning environment for faculty, GSIs, and students.

Office of Educational Development: Supports the teaching efforts of faculty; services include individual consultation with faculty on all aspects of their teaching, classroom observation and videotaping, and awards and grants.

Graduate Student Instructor Teaching & Resource Center: Resources, programs, and awards promoting GSI teaching effectiveness and career development.

Teaching resources, tools, and technology: Informative essays, guides, links to technological resources, and help in accommodating students with disabilities.

Offices/centers for teaching & tutoring: Links to the Office of Educational Development and other offices in the Division of Undergraduate Education; the Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) Teaching Resource Center; the Undergraduate Course Facilitator Training & Resources office; and others.

Professional development, recognition, and fellowships: Opportunities for recognition — such as the Distinguished Teaching Award and the Outstanding GSI Award — as well as pedagogical research grants for faculty and GSIs. Also includes seminars and events.

Committees and policies: Guidelines and oversight bodies on issues pertaining to teaching and instruction at UC Berkeley.