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 […]
The teaching dossier is a comprehensive record of teaching activities and accomplishments that is now required in applications for permanent positions at the University of Toronto and at an increasing number of institutions across North America. In this session, we will review the elements of a successful teaching dossier and discuss how to use it […]
What aspects of your identity feel relevant to, and welcomed, in your work? What parts of yourself do you choose to bring to your teaching and learning? An exploration of our positionality can inform how we cultivate an inclusive classroom through ensuring our intent matches our impact. This workshop is a personal conversation about how […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
