Teaching Assistants' Training Program Workshops

Statement of Teaching Philosophy Clinic (Online)

The statement of teaching philosophy (STP) is the foundation of any teaching dossier, is often requested as part of an academic job application, and is an important part of the tenure and promotion process. This short statement needs to effectively communicate your ideas, beliefs, and values about teaching in a condensed space. In writing your […]

Intercultural Competency in the Diverse Classroom

This 2-hour workshop will equip Teaching Assistants and Graduate Students with strategies to develop and apply intercultural communication skills to a variety of settings in the classroom. Participants will reflect on their cultural perspectives, positionality, and cultural toolkits to deepen their own self-awareness as educators, and will develop strategies to adapt their own teaching to […]

Transforming Classrooms Through Inclusive Pedagogy: A Book Club for Educators: Session #1 (In-Person)

Name: Robarts Library Rm 4035 Address: 130 St. George St. Toronto ON M5S 1A5

Whether you’re new to inclusive pedagogies or seasoned in such pedagogies, this book series will provide you with the tools and community support to enhance your impact as an educator. Join us to transform your teaching and make a difference in the lives of your students! - Session #1: Understanding Inclusive Teaching Principles : In […]

Open Educational Resources: A Gateway to Inclusive Learning (Online)

Are you curious about finding open access teaching materials to support your students? Learn how Open Educational Resources (OER) can be optimized for instructional use in this interactive workshop. OER reduces the financial barrier to access materials for students while also strengthening student engagement and learning. You will be introduced to what OER is in […]

Accessibility Services and the Accommodation Process (Online)

Wondering about the accommodation process, and accessibility services supports at U of T? In this webinar, we will provide an introduction to Accessibility Services and the accommodation process at the University of Toronto. Join us for a conversation about roles and responsibilities of students, Accessibility Advisors, TAs, and course instructors as well as services offered […]

Microteaching (Online)

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 […]

Peer Review Session (Online)

 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 […]

Negotiation and Communication in Teaching and Learning (Online)

This 2-hour workshop will equip graduate students (the participants) to develop negotiation and communication skills in a variety of settings. Students will learn about the key principles of negotiation, including what it is, the dynamics, and the different styles. Students will also develop a toolbox of negotiation techniques to set them up for success, which […]

Active Learning Lab: Transforming Passive to Active Learning (In-Person)

Name: Blackburn Room Address: 130 St. George St. Toronto ON

This two-hour interactive workshop equips Teaching Assistants (TAs) with the knowledge and skills to design and facilitate effective active learning techniques. Participants will explore a variety of active learning techniques, evaluate their applicability across disciplines, and learn to adapt these strategies for diverse student groups. Through hands-on activities and peer collaboration, participants will practice designing active […]

Sustainable Practices for Mentoring Undergraduate Students (In-Person)

Name: Blackburn Room Address: 130 St. George St. Toronto ON

Mentorship, whether informal or formal, is a critical aspect of teaching and learning in higher education. The quality of mentorship experiences can have a direct impact on student outcomes. Despite how pervasive mentorship is within the academy, mentors lack formal training in effective mentorship practices, often adopting the practices and qualities of their own mentors. […]

Microteaching (In-Person)

Name: Robarts Library Rm 4035 Address: 130 St. George St. Toronto ON M5S 1A5

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 […]

Building Classroom Community and Promoting Engagement (In-Person)

Name: Blackburn Room Address: 130 St. George St. Toronto ON

Without fail, one of the most universal issues educators encounter in the classroom is how to engage students and motivate them to participate in activities and discussions. Active Learning strategies are some of the best tools to promote learner engagement and buy-in by establishing various types of low-stakes activities to help cement learning. However, personal […]

Cultivating Sustainability in the Classroom: Pedagogies for Change (Online)

This workshop invites course instructors, teaching assistants, and graduate students to explore sustainability and its relevance to teaching and learning. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of sustainability’s three pillars—environmental, social, and economic—and how these principles can be incorporated into sustainability pedagogy across disciplines.Building on the university’s commitment to sustainability, as highlighted by the President’s […]

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