The TATP offers many services for TAs and graduate students throughout the year. These include:
- Workshop series
- Two certificate programs in undergraduate teaching preparation
- Awards and recognition for outstanding TAs
- Access to TATP Teaching Toolkit
- Job Training for first contract TAs and course instructors
- Contact TATP
TATP seeks to prepare graduate students and teaching assistants for the realities and demands of teaching by providing a peer-based support network. Pedagogical training is an essential step in the professional development of graduate students in a variety of careers paths whether that be academe or other professional options. Look for new seminars and workshops – designed for new and experienced TAs who already have teaching experience – throughout the year.
ASK a TA!: an online advice column for U of T teaching assistants
Do you have a question about TAing or being a Course Instructor but aren’t sure who to ask? Maybe you want to liven up your tutorial lessons to get students engaged or maybe you have a classroom conflict you aren’t sure how to navigate? Now you can Ask a TA!