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 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 […]

Designing Tutorials to Encourage Critical Thinking in STEM Disciplines (In-Person)

Name: Blackburn Room Address: 130 St. George St. Toronto ON

Enhancing critical thinking skills is crucial for students to grasp and retain course material effectively. However, traditional tutorial and exam formats often fall short of fostering these skills, particularly for success in scientific research settings.This workshop introduces an innovative teaching approach centered on incorporating thought-provoking questions into teaching sessions. By challenging students beyond standard learning, […]

Microteaching (In-Person) – CANCELLED

Name: Robarts Library Rm 4035 Address: 130 St. George St. Toronto ON M5S 1A5

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 over Zoom. Following their lesson and a brief reflection, eachinstructor will provide a brief, verbal self-assessment, stating what theythought worked well […]

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