Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation, 130 St. George Street, Robarts Library, 4th floor
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). […]
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 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 […]
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 include strategies for grading, office hours, and in-class (lab, tutorial) sessions.
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 during tutorials, supervise labs, or grade papers, TA-ships can also offer unique professional development opportunities to strengthen various transferrable skills as a graduate student. In […]
“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 about how you will answer it in a compelling way. What skills can you identify and discuss? Adaptability. Communication. Decision making. Flexibility. Initiative. Innovation. Leadership. […]
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 genuinely inclusive environment in your classroom? Join us for a workshop on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) - a set of principles for curriculum development […]
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, and work with you to strategize responses to typical undergraduate research and essay problems. Help your students go beyond Google and Wikipedia, discover ways to […]
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 […]
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 students interpret to be the important learning objectives for a course. But assessments can also shape attitudes, motivate, inspire, question assumptions and so much more. […]
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 course content while in your tutorial? How do you help students navigate the fine line between constructive and destructive critiques of course content? How do […]
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 for multimodal teaching and learning, • Offer practical tips related to accessibility and recommended sources for media • Demonstrate some constructive uses of media in […]
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 […]