TA Week 2023
This week of synchronous online sessions and one in-person day is open to all new and returning TAs at the University of Toronto. All sessions during TA week can be used as paid training.
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Day |
Time |
Teaching Foundations |
Teaching Expertise |
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| Monday, Aug 28 |
9:00-10:00 |
Welcome, What I Wished TAs Knew About Our Students |
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10:15 – 11:15 |
Preparing for Your First Tutorial in the Sciences & Engineering |
Preparing for Your First Tutorial in the Humanities & Social Sciences |
Designing Effective Online Learning Experiences |
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11:30 – 12:30 |
Labs and Practicals |
Discussion Based Tutorials |
Q-Design: Effective Practices for Online Learning with Quercus |
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| Tuesday, Aug 29 |
1:00 – 2:00 |
Teaching Tips from the TATP Teaching Award Winners |
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2:15 – 3:15 |
An Introduction to Grading in the Sciences & Engineering |
An Introduction to Grading in the Humanities & Social Sciences |
Reflecting on and Articulating your Teaching Experience |
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3:30 – 4:30 |
Critical Reading and Reflection |
Problem Sets |
Your Teaching Persona as an International TA: Transitions and Opportunities |
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| Wednesday, Aug 30 |
9:00 – 10:00 |
Cultivating Belonging with Inclusive Classrooms |
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10:15 – 11:15 |
Supporting Student Writing |
Review and Q&A Tutorials |
Orienting to Indigenous Teachings at UofT |
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11:30 – 12:30 |
Identifying and Addressing Microaggressions in the University Classroom |
Introduction to UDL: Designing Inclusive Learning Environments for Diverse Learners |
The Inner Work of Building Inclusive Classrooms |
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| Thursday, Aug 31
IN-Person Myhal
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8:00– 9:00 |
Coffee & Refreshments |
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9:00 – 10:00 |
Troubleshooting TA Challenges |
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10:15 – 11:15 |
Active Learning |
Supporting Effective Learning with Academic Resilience (10:15 – 12:30) |
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11:30 – 12:30 |
The Fundamentals of Equity and Inclusion in the Classroom |
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12:30 – 1:30 |
Lunch and CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Meet & Greet |
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