Teaching Assistants' Training Program

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 […]

This session includes teaching strategies and reflective activities focused on building our knowledge and capacity to create more equitable and inclusive classrooms. Working in both individual and group activities, participants […]

Landing a faculty position is the aspiration of many senior doctoral students, and the process of applying for and landing such positions is difficult and—in many ways—mysterious. While innovative research […]

Are you interested in understanding racial discrimination in the learning environment and deepen your practices? Come and join us for a workshop that explores strategies to develop and incorporate an anti-racist […]

At this brown-bag lunch, we’ll discuss strategies for transforming our “teaching lows” into future strategies for teaching. What happens when you realize that your teaching plan has fallen flat? What […]

Differences in expectations and styles of communicating can result in misunderstandings in classrooms, labs, and in other collaborative or supervisory spaces that you participate in. What are some practical approaches […]