Preparing Your Teaching Dossier (Online)
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 […]
Teaching Assistants' Training Program Workshops
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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 […]
Re-Envisioning Discomfort in the Classroom (Online)
Learning is meant to be transformative. When acquiring new knowledge, especially when it contradicts prior assumptions, students may experience dissonance, discomfort, and confusion. These experiences may be a catalyst for […]
PowerPoint Essentials: Strategies for Accessible and Effective Slide Design (Online)
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 […]
Promoting Critical Thinking and Reasoning Skills (Online)
Active learning helps students retain and understand the course material more. However, active learning comes in many shapes and forms. To succeed in a science research environment, students must be […]
Microteaching (In-Person)
Name: Blackburn Room Address: 130 St. George St. Toronto ONEach in-personMicroteaching 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 […]
Storytelling in STEM Fields (Online)
Stories can be used to illustrate even the most complex and abstract ideas. They engage our thinking, emotions, and imagination. Integrating narrative into lectures and tutorials or inviting students to […]
Building Success Across the Graduate Life Cycle
The Building Success Across the Graduate Life Cycle workshop is designed for pre-tenure faculty members and others who are new to a supervisory role at the University of Toronto. In […]
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 […]
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 […]
Introduction to Experiential and Community Engaged Learning
Experiential learning (EL) and community-engaged learning (CEL) are unique pedagogies that can offer rich learning opportunities for students. This session provides an introduction to both EL and CEL. Participants will […]
Course Instructor Training Camp – April 2023
Name: Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation Address: 130 St. George St. Toronto ONPlease 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 […]
Undergraduate Mentorship and Training in STEM
Mentorship in is a multi-pronged form of teaching that spans various domains of knowledge (e.g., technical skills, soft skills, background/conceptual knowledge, lab norms and culture etc.). Mentorship is a unique […]
Online First Contract Training: All Disciplines
Please note that these sessions can be counted towards Job training, but not towards either the Teaching Fundamentals or Advanced University Teaching Preparation Certificates. Nevertheless, anyone is welcome to participate […]
In-Person First Contract Training: All Disciplines
Name: Blackburn Room Address: 130 St. George St. Toronto ONPlease note that these sessions can be counted towards Job training, but not towards either the Teaching Fundamentals or Advanced University Teaching Preparation Certificates. Nevertheless, anyone is welcome to participate […]
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 […]
Teaching Content and Developing Engagement Through Online Discussions (Online)
Discussion forums are a frequent feature in both online and in-person courses. They provide an excellent setting for active learning that is both collaborative and individual, yet their execution often […]
Microteaching (In-Person)
Name: Blackburn Room Address: 130 St. George St. Toronto ONEach in-personMicroteaching 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 […]
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 […]
Quercus for Teaching and Learning: Effective Q-Design and Q-Engagement (Online)
This workshop will provide information to begin building a Quercus course. You will explore some of the key features and tools through demos and hands-on activities, and share pedagogically sound […]