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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
