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NOTE: Duties and responsibilities that must be reflected on the DDAH form are marked by * Course Overview & Initial Tasks Before You Meet Your TAs What are the course learning outcomes? Who are the students (background with subject, le…
As a staff member and representative of a course, you are also a representative of the course instructor’s policies. You are part of a teaching team, and it is important you and the instructor are in good communication regarding course and …
When you are preparing to facilitate a tutorial or lab/practical, make sure to speak with the course instructor (CI) about their course and tutorial expectations, policies and schedule. The following will help guide you while planning and p…
Developing and Managing an Effective Teaching Team Whether this is your first time as a graduate student Course Instructor working with one or more Teaching Assistants or you would like to revisit your process, this section offers considera…
Helpful tips to make the grading process run smoothly. Establish Expectations With the professor Determine what criteria he or she wants you to use while evaluating student work. Guidance in the form of a set marking scheme with specific r…
Teaching assistants always have a long list of things we need to accomplish – and generally, too little time in which to do them. Here are some helpful hints on how to make the best of your classroom time while maintaining a realistic appro…
Community building activities are extremely useful in breaking down barriers between students in order to build a sense of community and facilitate class participation. They are particularly important if you plan to have your students inter…
Studies have shown that students form an impression of a teacher and subject area within the first 15minutes of the very first class. This impression often varies little throughout the rest of the term. Your first class is of paramount impo…
Below is a compilation of some of the best advice from teaching-award winning professors that they give to their TAs. The more time you spend (or have spent) crafting your teaching, the deeper and more diverse your interpretation of this ad…
What is a Cellphilm? Cellphilms are short videos shot entirely on a cellphone (smart device or tablet) that convey a single message. Many of us already use these devices to capture our everyday experiences. Why not bring these common, every…
The University of Toronto is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). According to the Ontario Regulation 191/11, section 14: By January 1, 2021, all internet websites and web content must…
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