Please note that these sessions can be counted towards Job training, but not towards either the Teaching Fundamentals or Advanced University Teaching Preparation Certificates.  Nevertheless, anyone is welcome to participate in the event.   This is a 2-hour webinar for first-appointment TAs. This session will cover strategies for teaching. All departments may allow TAs to use this […]

Please note that these sessions can be counted towards Job training, but not towards either the Teaching Fundamentals or Advanced University Teaching Preparation Certificates.  Nevertheless, anyone is welcome to participate in the event.   This is a 2-hour webinar for first-appointment TAs. This session will cover strategies for teaching. All departments may allow TAs to use this […]

This interactive session helps new TAs prepare for a successful first tutorial. We will explore practical approaches to tutorial planning, student engagement, community-building, accessibility, and communication. Participants will leave with strategies and resources to confidently facilitate their first class and support student learning throughout the term.Offered as part of TA Month. Visit the TA Month Website […]

This interactive workshop explores how learning communities can drive meaningful progress by aligning people around shared goals and fostering collaboration across boundaries. Participants will examine the core components of effective learning communities, critique their application in various educational contexts, and engage with pedagogical strategies that support community-building. The session includes guided reflection to help educators […]

This session explores evidence-based strategies to enhance student engagement and foster active learning in science and engineering classrooms. Participants will examine practical techniques for designing interactive lessons, integrating collaborative problem-solving, and leveraging technology to support deeper learning. Through discipline-specific examples and peer discussion, attendees will leave with actionable ideas to create dynamic, student-centered learning environments […]

This session explores evidence-based strategies to enhance student engagement and foster active learning in science and engineering classrooms. Participants will examine practical techniques for designing interactive lessons, integrating collaborative problem-solving, and leveraging technology to support deeper learning. Through discipline-specific examples and peer discussion, attendees will leave with actionable ideas to create dynamic, student-centered learning environments […]

Please note that these sessions can be counted towards Job training, but not towards either the Teaching Fundamentals or Advanced University Teaching Preparation Certificates.  Nevertheless, anyone is welcome to participate in the event.   This is a 2-hour webinar for first-appointment TAs. This session will cover strategies for teaching. All departments may allow TAs to use this […]

Please note that these sessions can be counted towards Job training, but not towards either the Teaching Fundamentals or Advanced University Teaching Preparation Certificates.  Nevertheless, anyone is welcome to participate in the event.   This is a 2-hour webinar for first-appointment TAs. This session will cover strategies for teaching. All departments may allow TAs to use this […]

This session will explore how difficult conversations can emerge in teaching and learning environments, and what strategies TAs can use to navigate them. Participants will engage with examples and activities that highlight common challenges and consider approaches for responding effectively. The session will support TAs in developing awareness and practical tools for handling complex interactions […]

Please note that these sessions can be counted towards Job training, but not towards either the Teaching Fundamentals or Advanced University Teaching Preparation Certificates.  Nevertheless, anyone is welcome to participate in the event.   This is a 2-hour session for first-appointment TAs. This session will cover strategies for teaching. All departments may allow TAs to use this […]

Please note that these sessions can be counted towards Job training, but not towards either the Teaching Fundamentals or Advanced University Teaching Preparation Certificates.  Nevertheless, anyone is welcome to participate in the event.   This is a 2-hour session for first-appointment TAs. This session will cover strategies for teaching. All departments may allow TAs to use this […]

TAs are often expected to grade, communicate, and manage students and tutorials on Quercus with little formal training. While the official CTSI Quercus guide is thorough, it can feel overwhelming and instructor-focused for new TAs. This workshop breaks the platform down from a TA-first perspective and shows how instructors, TAs, and students each experience the […]

s a Teaching Assistant, it is important that you and the Course Instructor maintain clear lines of communication. You may play a variety of roles in a course, while also carving out time for your graduate work. Establishing and maintaining an effective and positive relationship with a CI will positively affect students’ experiences, and will […]

Grading is a tool for giving feedback on students’ work, and is necessary for continued learning, but it can be time-consuming and stressful if you don’t plan ahead. It is crucial to know how to grade consistently, efficiently, and effectively, as well as how to provide meaningful feedback on students’ work. In this workshop, you […]

Please note that these sessions can be counted towards Job training, but not towards either the Teaching Fundamentals or Advanced University Teaching Preparation Certificates.  Nevertheless, anyone is welcome to participate in the event.   This is a 2-hour webinar for first-appointment TAs. This session will cover strategies for teaching. All departments may allow TAs to use this […]

Please note that these sessions can be counted towards Job training, but not towards either the Teaching Fundamentals or Advanced University Teaching Preparation Certificates.  Nevertheless, anyone is welcome to participate in the event.   This is a 2-hour webinar for first-appointment TAs. This session will cover strategies for teaching. All departments may allow TAs to use this […]

Please note that these sessions can be counted towards Job training, but not towards either the Teaching Fundamentals or Advanced University Teaching Preparation Certificates.  Nevertheless, anyone is welcome to participate in the event.   This is a 2-hour session for first-appointment TAs. This session will cover strategies for teaching. All departments may allow TAs to use this […]

Regardless of discipline or format, good tutorials require deliberate and reflective planning, especially if they are to enhance student engagement with course content. This workshop will provide strategies for effective and efficient tutorial design. Facilitators will guide participants through crucial stages of tutorial planning, including determining the context of the lesson within the larger course and its goals; identifying and adapting tutorial learning outcomes; […]

Please note that these sessions can be counted towards Job training, but not towards either the Teaching Fundamentals or Advanced University Teaching Preparation Certificates.  Nevertheless, anyone is welcome to participate in the event.   This is a 2-hour session for first-appointment TAs. This session will cover strategies for teaching. All departments may allow TAs to use this […]

This session is designed to introduce new Teaching Assistants to practical ways of using generative AI (GenAI) in their teaching. The session explores how AI tools can be integrated into tutorials and labs to foster students’ critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. It will consider how and when to incorporate GenAI progressively, aligning AI literacy […]

Please note that these sessions can be counted towards Job training, but not towards either the Teaching Fundamentals or Advanced University Teaching Preparation Certificates.  Nevertheless, anyone is welcome to participate in the event.   This is a 2-hour webinar for first-appointment TAs. This session will cover strategies for teaching. All departments may allow TAs to use this […]

Please note that these sessions can be counted towards Job training, but not towards either the Teaching Fundamentals or Advanced University Teaching Preparation Certificates.  Nevertheless, anyone is welcome to participate in the event.   This is a 2-hour webinar for first-appointment TAs. This session will cover strategies for teaching. All departments may allow TAs to use this […]

Please note that these sessions can be counted towards Job training, but not towards either the Teaching Fundamentals or Advanced University Teaching Preparation Certificates.  Nevertheless, anyone is welcome to participate in the event.   This is a 2-hour webinar for first-appointment TAs. This session will cover strategies for teaching. All departments may allow TAs to use this […]

Tuesday, September 29th, 10am – 11am

Please note that these sessions can be counted towards Job training, but not towards either the Teaching Fundamentals or Advanced University Teaching Preparation Certificates.  Nevertheless, anyone is welcome to participate in the event.   This is a 2-hour webinar for first-appointment TAs. This session will cover strategies for teaching. All departments may allow TAs to use this […]

@ Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live IC318, Instructional Centre, UTSC Are you a graduate student or TA at U of T? Join the Teaching Assistants’ Training Program (TATP) for a casual social event on Wednesday, September 30th from 12:00–2:00 PM! Enjoy free pizza (!) Meet fellow graduate students and TAs Connect with TATP staff and graduate educational […]