Fostering Student Resilience through Syllabus Design
An effective syllabus does more than let students know what to expect in a course; it may also provide a roadmap for navigating adversity, sustaining engagement, and accessing relevant supports.
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Creative Teaching Strategies
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Low-Stakes Writing Activities
Purpose Low stakes writing exercises can be used to get the class thinking, to open the class, as here, and to make connections between previous learning and the new day’s
Getting to Know Your Class
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
Getting Started: The First Class
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
Getting Started: Advice from Instructors
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
Building a Community Online
Alone But Not Alone Students and teachers often worry that online learning can be isolating, and virtual classrooms pose unique challenges to nurturing connections amongst learners. Nevertheless, there are strategies
Power, Privilege, and Justice in the University Classroom
Power, Privilege, and Justice in the University Classroom This resource was created as a response to the University of Toronto’s Truth and Reconciliation Steering Committee’s call to action to develop
Community Agreements
What is a Community Agreement? A community agreement (also known as a group contract, a learning agreement, or a classroom agreement) is a shared agreement between learners about how we
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Representation Matters Why is representation important? Representation refers to the basic idea that if students see people like them reflected in course materials, they are more likely to identify with
Fostering Safe, Equitable, and Accessible Learning Environments
It is vital that you foster a climate of tolerance, respect and personal safety in your tutorial. In the Statement of Institutional Purpose, the University of Toronto affirms its dedication “to
Planning and Delivering Your Course
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