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A major component of the iterative writing process is giving and receiving feedback. Unfortunately, this can be one of the most challenging aspects of teaching for educators. How can instructors or teaching assistants, with limited amounts …
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ResourcesCommunity building activities are extremely useful in breaking down barriers between students in order to build a sense of community and facilitate class participation. They are particularly important if you plan to have your students inter…
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ResourcesStudies have shown that students form an impression of a teacher and subject area within the first 15minutes of the very first class. This impression often varies little throughout the rest of the term. Your first class is of paramount impo…
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ResourcesBelow is a compilation of some of the best advice from teaching-award winning professors that they give to their TAs. The more time you spend (or have spent) crafting your teaching, the deeper and more diverse your interpretation of this ad…
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ResourcesBefore Being Hired for Your First TA Position
Finding Work as a TA (Teaching Assistant)
To identify your own needs and qualifications for employment as a TA, you can reflect on your experience and expertise. Have you previously been employe…
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ResourcesAn effective syllabus does more than let students know what to expect in a course; it may also provide a roadmap for navigating adversity, sustaining engagement, and accessing relevant supports. This tip-sheet is intended for course instruc…
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ResourcesIt is vital that you foster a climate of tolerance, respect and personal safety in your tutorial. In the Statement of Institutional Purpose, the University of Toronto affirms its dedication “to fostering an academic community in which …
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ResourcesThe Accessibility Context at U of T
The University of Toronto is home to a very diverse student population of over 76,000 undergraduate students. Many of these students may face barriers to full participation in elements of university life.…
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ResourcesWhat Does It Mean to Facilitate for Equity?
Facilitating for equity means that we pay attention to historic and contemporary experiences of marginalization and how they manifest in our classrooms, and we work to actively combat patterns whe…
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ResourcesAs TAs, the task of preparing students to write examinations often falls on our shoulders. Preparing a successful exam review takes time and preparation on your part. You should view exam preparation as a process with several steps. Below a…
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ResourcesRepresentation Matters
Why is representation important?
Representation refers to the basic idea that if students see people like them reflected in course materials, they are more likely to identify with and be able to imagine themselves as …
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ResourcesRegister for the E-Orientation Program by following this self-enrollment link
Welcome! This asynchronous orientation program and resources hub is designed for international graduate students, especially those who are interested in teaching …
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