First Contract Training: All Disciplines
Blackburn RoomBlackburn Room, Robarts Library, 4th Floor This is a 4-hour session for first-contract TAs 4 hours of general pedagogical training: 9:30am - 1:30pm This session will include topics such as […]
Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation, 130 St. George Street, Robarts Library, 4th floor
Blackburn Room, Robarts Library, 4th Floor This is a 4-hour session for first-contract TAs 4 hours of general pedagogical training: 9:30am - 1:30pm This session will include topics such as […]
A hands-on workshop and discussion of practical strategies that you can use to motivate and support your students to follow the University of Toronto’s Code of Academic Conduct. It will […]
Being a TA can be incredibly rewarding, whether it is engaging with students and supporting their growth as learners or strengthening your abilities as an educator. Whether you facilitate discussions […]
“What relevant skills do you have for this position?” You or your students will probably hear this question, or something similar during a job interview. And you may feel concerned […]
Are you interested in reducing barriers to learning and increasing student engagement? Do you want to respond to the needs of all your students? Do you want to create a […]
What do you do with students who are baffled by Library research? In this session, U of T librarians will share their top picks of tools, services, and research guides, […]
The teaching dossier is a comprehensive record of teaching activities and accomplishments that is now required in applications for permanent positions at the University of Toronto and at an increasing […]
How do you know if your students are learning what you intended them to learn? Effective assessment design is key to successful and meaningful student learning. Assessments often shape what […]
At this brown-bag lunch, we’ll discuss strategies for troubleshooting difficult teaching situations that arise unexpected in our tutorials. What do you do if you are challenged by a student on […]
This interactive workshop will highlight how integrating images, audio and video can enhance the teaching and learning experience. Through discussions and group activities, this session will • Share the evidence […]
The statement of teaching philosophy (STP) is the foundation of any teaching dossier, is often requested as part of an academic job application, and is an important part of the […]
Have you ever felt like you do not belong at university? Do you doubt your abilities and think that you are not smart enough? Do you feel like you are […]
Do you want to offer your students additional writing support, but feel constrained by the time limits of your tutorial? Do you teach in a discipline where students are expected […]
Community-engaged learning courses integrate several key features, including community placements for students and reflection assignments, into academic for-credit courses in a variety of disciplines. As a teaching professional working in […]
This workshop will help you with two interrelated tasks. First, you will be guided through the creation of your teaching philosophy statement, a short document that functions as a stand-alone […]