Troubleshooting TA Challenges (Online)
The work of a TA is complex and involves many roles, from teacher and mentor to administrator and employee. Each of these roles can present unique dilemmas and difficult situations, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Introduction to Experiential and Community Engaged Learning (Online)
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 […]
Microteaching (In-Person)
Name: Robarts Library Rm 4035 Address: 130 St. George St. Toronto ON M5S 1A5Each 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 […]
Teaching and Learning in Uncertainty: The Role of Care and Kindness in the Classroom (In-Person)
Name: Blackburn Room Address: 130 St. George St. Toronto ONWhy are care and kindness traditionally regarded as antithetic to academic rigour? In this session, we consider the role of care and kindness in teaching and learning, especially in times […]
Grading for Equity (In-Person)
Name: Blackburn Room Address: 130 St. George St. Toronto ONAcross the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, grading can often be a challenging practice that requires significant interpretation. This workshop will consider: how can TAs grade and provide feedback 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 […]
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 […]
Peer Review Session (In-Person)
Name: Blackburn Room Address: 130 St. George St. Toronto ONThe 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, […]
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 […]
Course Instructor Training Camp – December 2024
Name: Blackburn Room 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 […]