Teaching Assistants' Training Program Workshops

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This workshop invites course instructors and teaching assistants who are committed to fostering equitable learning environments to learn more about inclusive teaching. In this session of the series, participants will delve into the foundational principles of inclusive teaching focus on understanding the systemic barriers that affect student engagement and learning, the importance of fostering a sense […]

Queer representation in STEM fields has historically been lower and more challenging compared to other fields. LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM often face higher rates of discrimination and negative workplace experiences. For example, a survey found that 28% of LGBTQ+ people in STEM have considered leaving their jobs due to hostile work environments. Additionally, LGBTQ+ people […]

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 is designed for participants to reflect and communicate their personal pedagogies as they relate to EDIA topics. Participants will reflect on their teaching experience, choose an example of their personal pedagogy in action, and write about that experience using a toolbox of writing techniques and language covered in the workshop. Peer feedback furthers […]

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 […]

Pleasenote that these sessions can be counted towards Course Instructor Job training,but not towards any other TATP certificate .  Nevertheless, anyoneis welcome to participate in the event.   Thistraining is grouped into two parts: seven asynchronous learning modules (3.5hours), and two synchronous online workshop sessions(2.5 hours total). Youmust complete the 7 asynchronous modules before you can attend the […]

Many instructors and TAs in writing-based disciplines have been grappling with how to deal with AI in the classroom. TAs have been reading more AI-generated essays and course instructors have been finding it difficult to create new assignments that still help students learn to write and think through writing. This workshop, which stems from conversations […]

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 […]