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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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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.

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

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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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

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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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

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

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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

TATP Shorts

Teaching tips courtesy of the TATP staff https://youtu.be/iZLUZgAndJEhttps://youtu.be/1CDvREVv9xEhttps://youtu.be/VnqXxnDQoHIhttps://youtu.be/dGQf1AaznAIhttps://youtu.be/kK92Kb4lT1Ahttps://youtu.be/6GkGMXOnOVAhttps://youtu.be/ahgSStqyGvshttps://youtu.be/WSt1glr9A_ghttps://youtu.be/crXVtgSs3wkhttps://youtu.be/n2OB2n7-aXYhttps://youtu.be/AgIE21pN5dQhttps://youtu.be/cl5FaVHH46Mhttps://youtu.be/AIGcszj1Tyshttps://youtu.be/4RHo6mOWtyshttps://youtu.be/zeQ7GFSwohs

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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

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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

Teaching and Learning with U of T’s Libraries

The University of Toronto library system offer resources and services to support TAs and CIs in delivering courses, and to help enhance students’ learning experience. Where to Start? Supporting students

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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

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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

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

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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

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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