Microaggressions are defined as the “daily, constant, often subtle, and seemingly innocuous, covert and overt negative messages and actions directed toward people from marginalized groups” (Sue, 2010 as cited in Bell, 2016, p. 7). With this framework in mind, this workshop understands the university classroom as one such space where microaggressions may occur. This workshop […]
Join us for a dynamic one-hour online workshop designed to equip graduate students, TAs, and course instructors with the latest tools and strategies in educational technology. In this session, you will explore various educational technologies that can transform your classroom experience, learn how to effectively integrate these tools into your teaching practices to engage and […]
Please note that these sessions can be counted towards Job training, but not towards either the Teaching Fundamentals or Advanced University Teaching Preparation Certificates. Nevertheless, anyone is welcome to participate in the event. This is a 2-hour session for first-appointment TAs. This session will cover strategies for teaching. All departments may allow TAs to use this […]
Each OnlineMicroteaching session will involve 5 graduate student participants and 2 TATPfacilitators. Participants will take turns acting as instructors by takingtheir students (i.e., other participants and TATP facilitators) through a 10(ten) minute lesson over Zoom. Following their lesson and a brief reflection, eachinstructor will provide a brief, verbal self-assessment, stating what theythought worked well in […]
In this in-person interactive workshop for graduate students, participants will learn how to reframe their specialized skills into transferrable skills that apply to non-academic career settings. Participants will be able to identify the transferrable skills acquired through their graduate experiences using reflection and a skills list. They will also express several of their transferrable skills […]
Join the Centre for Learning Strategy Support to explore academic resilience within the context of student learning challenges at U of T. Examine ways to foster resilience in your classrooms and tutorials, by supporting metacognition, building self-efficacy, and developing resourcefulness. Learning Outcomes: • Understand a definition of resilience in the academic context • Explore dimensions of academic […]
The work of a TA is complex and involves many roles, from teacher and mentor to administrator and employee. Each of these roles can present unique dilemmas and difficult situations, from unanswerable questions and lack of student engagement to time constraints and contractual limitations. This workshop will address some of the challenges that Teaching Assistants confront […]
Each OnlineMicroteaching session will involve 5 graduate student participants and 2 TATPfacilitators. Participants will take turns acting as instructors by takingtheir students (i.e., other participants and TATP facilitators) through a 10(ten) minute lesson over Zoom. Following their lesson and a brief reflection, eachinstructor will provide a brief, verbal self-assessment, stating what theythought worked well in […]
This workshop will introduce strategies for designing effective PowerPoint presentations, particularly for use in classroom settings. It will also consider accessible design principles (e.g., font, colour, imagery, and backgrounds) and how to ensure that diverse learners can engage with slides. Additional topics will include layout, considerations for teaching with and distributing slides, incorporating administrative details, […]
Experiential learning (EL) and community-engaged learning (CEL) are unique pedagogies that can offer rich learning opportunities for students. This session provides an introduction to both EL and CEL. Participants will learn about the benefits of both pedagogies and consider how to integrate them into various disciplines. Facilitators will share approaches to reflection to deepen and […]
Each in-person Microteaching session will involve 5 graduate student participants and 2 TATPfacilitators. Participants will take turns acting as instructors by takingtheir students (i.e., other participants and TATP facilitators) through a 10(ten) minute lesson. Following their lesson and a brief reflection, eachinstructor will provide a brief, verbal self-assessment, stating what theythought worked well in the […]
Why are care and kindness traditionally regarded as antithetic to academic rigour? In this session, we consider the role of care and kindness in teaching and learning, especially in times of uncertainty. We will examine the pedagogy of care/kindness as a framework to help graduate students balance their own boundaries with compassion and transparency and […]
Across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, grading can often be a challenging practice that requires significant interpretation. This workshop will consider: how can TAs grade and provide feedback in ways that support a growth mindset and engage with equity principles? Exploring the dynamic relationship between grading and equity, facilitators and participants will examine effective […]
