Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation, 130 St. George Street, Robarts Library, 4th floor
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 tenure and promotion process. This short statement needs to effectively communicate your ideas, beliefs, and values about teaching in a condensed space. In writing your […]
Have upcoming grading to do? This workshop is designed to assist Teaching Assistants to maximize their contribution to students’ success and their own efficiency and productivity during the grading process. Topics covered will include: effective feedback, language-related issues, academic integrity, time management, grading disputes, communication and marking rubric design. Each participant is requested to bring […]
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 number of institutions across North America. In this session, we will review the elements of a successful teaching dossier and discuss how to use it […]
TAing for first and second year classes can often feel overwhelming. There is usually a wide range of materials to cover and at times it might seem that students lack the learning tools they need to grasp the new material. By combining content with skills-based learning techniques, TAs can help their students tackle complex and […]
CTSI Teaching Studio, Room 4034 Please note that these sessions are for Course Instructor Job training only and cannot be counted towards either the Teaching Fundamentals or Advanced University Teaching Preparation Certificates. SESSION A – 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Effective Course and Syllabus Design This workshop introduces course instructors to the fundamentals […]
An all day event for new and returning teaching assistants at the University of Toronto. Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 9:00am – 5:00pm Bahen Centre – 40 St. George St. Main Floor TA Day 2019 Program (PDF) Schedule 8:30am - 9:00am Registration and Refreshments 9:00am – 9:15am Welcome & Announcements 9:15am – 10:00am What I Wished TAs Knew […]
Thursday, August 29, 2019 9:00am - 3:00pm Instructional Centre, UTM PLEASE NOTE: First time TAs are required to take 4 hours of training (First Contract Training + One Tutorial Training Session). Please confirm with your department what training session(s) you should attend. Schedule 9:00am - 12:00pm First Contract Training IB 245 12:00pm - 12:45pm Lunch 12:45pm […]
Friday, August 30, 2019 9:00am - 3:00pm University of Toronto Scarborough PLEASE NOTE: First time TAs are required to take 4 hours of training (First Contract Training + One Tutorial Training Session). Please confirm with your department what training session(s) you should attend. Schedule 9:00am - 12:00pm First Contract Training AA160 12:00pm - 12:45pm Lunch 12:45pm […]
Blackburn Room, Robarts Library, 4th Floor This is a 4-hour training day for first-contract and returning TAs 9:00am - 12:00pm: General Pedagogical Training 12:30pm - 1:30pm: Tutorial Training Discussion Based Tutorials; Grading All departments may allow TAs to use this three-hour session as their paid mandatory training (per the collective agreement between C.U.P.E. 3902 and the […]
University of Toronto Scarborough - AA160 This is a 4-hour session for first-contract TAs 4 hours of general pedagogical training: 9:00am - 1:00pm This session will include topics such as University of Toronto Policies around teaching, classroom management, professionalism, grading and other important information for first contract TAs All departments may allow TAs to use […]
Blackburn Room, Robarts Library, 4th Floor This is a 4-hour training day for first-contract and returning TAs 9:00am - 12:00pm: General Pedagogical Training 12:30pm - 1:30pm: Tutorial Training Labs and Practicals Grading Problem Sets All departments may allow TAs to use this three-hour session as their paid mandatory training (per the collective agreement between C.U.P.E. […]
Teaching assistants are often faced with problematic situations which, if not promptly addressed, can destabilize the classroom environment and ruin both the students’ learning experience and the TAs’ teaching experience. Students refusing to participate in class discussions or to do the assigned homework; not answering to questions asked; being systematically late or not coming to […]
This workshop will provide information to begin building a Quercus course. You will explore some of the key features and tools through demos and hands-on activities, and share pedagogically sound best practices on how to effectively use these tools when designing Quercus courses and engaging students. We will examine strategies for effectively organizing and structuring […]
University of Toronto Mississauga - IB235 This is a 4-hour session for first-contract TAs 4 hours of general pedagogical training: 2pm - 6pm This session will include topics such as University of Toronto Policies around teaching, classroom management, professionalism, grading and other important information for first contract TAs All departments may allow TAs to use […]
Blackburn Room, Robarts Library, 4th Floor This is a 4-hour training session for first-contract and returning TAs 12:30pm - 4:30pm: General Pedagogical Training for the Sciences and Engineering All departments may allow TAs to use this three-hour session as their paid mandatory training (per the collective agreement between C.U.P.E. 3902 and the University of Toronto). […]