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Supporting Student Reading: Teaching Active and Effective Reading Strategies

Students often arrive at the University of Toronto overwhelmed by the immensity and density of their course readings; teaching effective reading strategies is one way for TAs and CIs to […]

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Students often arrive at the University of Toronto overwhelmed by the immensity and density of their course readings; teaching effective reading strategies is one way for TAs and CIs to

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

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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

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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 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

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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

Supporting Student Success in Online Learning

It is no secret that online classes differ from those with face-to-face instruction. Even the most well-designed and well-taught online courses will require students to develop a slightly different set

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It is no secret that online classes differ from those with face-to-face instruction. Even the most well-designed and well-taught online courses will require students to develop a slightly different set

Using Accessible Visual Aids in the Classroom

Multimedia Learning Principles and Tips Multimedia: Use words and pictures rather than just words Pre-training: Describe names and characteristics of key elements before lesson Coherence: Remove excess material Signaling: Highlight

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Multimedia Learning Principles and Tips Multimedia: Use words and pictures rather than just words Pre-training: Describe names and characteristics of key elements before lesson Coherence: Remove excess material Signaling: Highlight

Anti-Oppressive Practices

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

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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

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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

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