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
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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
Writing Assessments
Assessment writing can be a very difficult thing. Many times we have certain expectations and presumptions about our assessments. Moreover, there seems to be a multitude of ways to create
Exam Preparation
As TAs, the task of preparing students to write examinations often falls on our shoulders. Preparing a successful exam review takes time and preparation on your part. You should view
Giving Feedback on Written Work
A major component of the iterative writing process is giving and receiving feedback. Unfortunately, this can be one of the most challenging aspects of teaching for educators. How can instructors
Seven Areas for TA Development
NOTE: Duties and responsibilities that must be reflected on the DDAH form are marked by * Roles and Responsibilities Review with your course TAs the Big Picture: what are the
Course Instructor–Teaching Assistant Relationship
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
Before You Mark
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
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
Avoiding Conflict of Interest
Below are some of the important policies, guidelines, and resources that govern student behaviour and academic conduct at the University of Toronto, as well as the professional conduct of all
Planning and Delivering Your Course
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