Teaching Assistants' Training Program Workshops

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 […]

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 […]

 The TATP Peer Review sessions are interactive workshops designed to help you elevate your course design skills. This hands-on session encourages you to review and discuss your peers' course materials, providing constructive feedback and receiving insights in return. This collaborative approach aims to enhance your course design proficiency and promote a culture of continuous improvement […]

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 […]

Please note that these sessions can be counted towards Course Instructor 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 training is grouped into two parts: five asynchronous learning modules (3 hours), and two 1.5-hour hybrid workshop sessions. These sessions […]

While generative AI presents new challenges for teaching, it also offers new avenues for fostering meaningful learning and engagement. In particular, generative AI tools may be incorporated into active learning activities, encouraging students to foster understanding rather than memorization of facts, and providing students with autonomy over their learning. This workshop will explore actionable ways for […]

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 will cover strategies for teaching. All departments may allow TAs to use this 2-hour session as part of their 4 […]

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 will cover strategies for teaching. All departments may allow TAs to use this 2-hour session as part of their 4 […]

Course instructors often encounter tensions around difficult topics that engage issues of identity across differences in power and culture. This workshop encourages participants to explore how dialogic pedagogical approaches can be used to navigate and encourage difficult conversations in the classroom. Participants will be introduced to the philosophies of dialogic pedagogies, exploring what they can […]

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 will cover strategies for teaching. All departments may allow TAs to use this 2-hour session as part of their 4 […]

This workshop is designed to help teaching assistants develop effective, professional relationships with their course instructors. Through interactive activities and guided discussions, TAs will explore best practices for communication, boundary setting, and collaborative goal-setting within the TA-CI dynamic. Key topics include clarifying roles and responsibilities, handling conflicts, managing expectations, and providing constructive feedback to enhance […]