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Please note that these sessions can be counted towards Job training, but not towards any TATP Certificates. Nevertheless, anyone is welcome to participate in the event. This is a 2-hour webinar for first-appointment TAs. This session wil…
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EventsAs a staff member and representative of a course, you are also a representative of the course instructor’s policies. You are part of a teaching team, and it is important you and the instructor are in good communication regarding course and …
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ResourcesIt is common for graduate student course instructors and teaching assistants to be asked to write reference letters for students. Enthusiastically supportive documents are typically a valuable part of any application package. This tip sheet…
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ResourcesAssessment writing can be a very difficult thing. Many times we have certain expectations and presumptions about our assessments. Moreover, there seems to be a multitude of ways to create and administer an assessment. This resource is aimed…
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ResourcesMultimedia Learning Principles and Tips
Multimedia: Use words and pictures rather than just words
Pre-training: Describe names and characteristics of key elements before lesson
Coherence: Remove excess material
Signaling: Highlight essentia…
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ResourcesAcademic integrity (AI) underpins teaching and learning at U of T. Honesty and fairness are fundamental values shared by the entire University community. Intellectual honesty can only be achieved when students appropriately acknowledge sour…
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ResourcesUnderstanding your responsibilities regarding University of Toronto policies
The University has developed a variety of policies intended to protect both you and your students. This page highlights some of the key policies that relate to the…
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ResourcesWhen you are preparing to facilitate a tutorial or lab/practical, make sure to speak with the course instructor (CI) about their course and tutorial expectations, policies and schedule. The following will help guide you while planning and p…
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ResourcesTeaching assistants always have a long list of things we need to accomplish – and generally, too little time in which to do them. Here are some helpful hints on how to make the best of your classroom time while maintaining a realistic appro…
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ResourcesThe University of Toronto library system offer resources and services to support TAs and CIs in delivering courses, and to help enhance students’ learning experience.
Where to Start?
Supporting students
A good place to start as a new TA or …
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ResourcesTeaching tips courtesy of the TATP staff
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ResourcesIt is no secret that online classes differ from those with face-to-face instruction. Even the most well-designed and well-taught online courses will require students to develop a slightly different set of competencies. Students that thrive …
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