Preparing for Teaching

Resources and Supports for U of T TAs

The University of Toronto provides a number of resources for Teaching Assistants (TA).  Policies at the University of Toronto  Understanding University Policies Academic Integrity Student Academic Integrity, Faculty of Arts

TATP Podcast: The TA Table

Podcast of the Teaching Assistants’ Training Program  Step into the vibrant world of teaching with The TA Table, the official podcast of the  Teaching Assistants’ Training Program! Whether you’re preparing

Effective Rubric Design

What is a rubric? A rubric is an explicit set of criteria used to assess and communicate expectations of student performance on assessments. It typically indicates levels of achievement in

TA Time Management

Tutorial Time Management – Planning your Tutorial Timesaving starts with planning ahead! Before you Plan: Planning ahead helps you to deal with unforeseen changes, questions, and challenges. It also helps

Fostering Accessible Teaching and Learning

The Accessibility Context at U of T The University of Toronto is home to a very diverse student population of over 76,000 undergraduate students. Many of these students may face

E-Orientation for International TAs

Register for the E-Orientation Program by following this self-enrollment link Welcome! This asynchronous orientation program and resources hub is designed for international graduate students, especially those who are interested in

Understanding University Policies

Understanding your responsibilities regarding University of Toronto policies The University has developed a variety of policies intended to protect both you and your students. This page highlights some of the

Supporting International Students and TAs

In the winter of 2015, the TATP committed to seeking out a better way of supporting students not familiar with the teaching context at U of T, while still highlighting the rich contributions

Course Design

About this Resource This guide is not an exhaustive anthology of everything that you need to know about teaching. Rather, it takes you on a holistic tour of how to

Collecting Course Feedback

When Drafting Your Questions Consider a specific teaching context you are familiar with from your discipline: e.g. a course you have taught or TAed before. Here is a useful activity

Handling Student Complaint

As a teaching assistant, you’ll soon become familiar with hearing certain complaints from students. Here are some of the most common student complaints and some suggested responses. Common Complaints “I

Planning and Delivering Your Course

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Assessing Learning

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Engaging Your Students

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Improving Practice

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