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GSI Program Video

The English Language Institute (ELI) of the University of Michigan (UM, U of M) has created a video production (web-streamed video) that introduces the Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) Program at the ELI. The ELI provides a coordinated Testing and Instructional Program for GSIs who completed their undergraduate education in any language other than English. Glossary of acronyms used in the video: University of Michigan The University of Michigan is often referred to as UM or the U of M, both pronounced "U of M." The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is referred to as LSA or LS&A, pronounced "L-S-A" or "L-S-and-A," respectively.   Graduate Student Instructors Many University of Michigan undergraduate courses are taught by a Graduate Student Instructor, called a GSI. Each letter is pronounced.   The English Language Institute The English Language Institute is referred to as the ELI, each letter name pronounced. The ELI offers the GSI-OET -- the GSI Oral English Test.   Collaborating Units The Center for Research on Learning and Teaching is commonly referred to as CRLT, each letter name pronounced. The Language Resource Center (LRC) is similarly referred to by its initials. The GSI Oral English Test Before assuming classroom duties, these prospective GSIs take the GSI Oral English Test (GSI OET). The GSI-OET allows students to show their ability to communicate as teachers. This research-based oral performance test is composed of common tasks that GSIs will need to perform in English. The ELI collaborates with departments, schools, and colleges to administer the GSI-OET. A faculty member from the graduate student’s department and two ELI researchers serve on the evaluation team. Read the frequently asked questions about the GSI program for more information. The GSI Instructional Program The GSI Instructional Program offers a diverse range of resources individually tailored to GSI needs and goals. The program includes courses, workshops, consulting services, clinics, tutoring, teaching observations, and a conversation program. Ongoing collaboration with the UM Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT) and the Language Resource Center (LRC) provide graduate students with a phenomenal instructional program for professional development.