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Microteaching (In-Person)

Name: Robarts Library Rm 4035 Address: 130 St. George St. Toronto ON M5S 1A5

Navigating the TA-CI Relationship (Online)

This workshop is designed to help teaching assistants develop effective, professional relationships with their course instructors. Through interactive activities and guided discussions, TAs will explore best practices for communication, boundary setting, and collaborative goal-setting within the TA-CI dynamic. Key topics include clarifying roles and responsibilities, handling conflicts, managing expectations, and providing constructive feedback to enhance […]

Pedagogy 101 (Online)

This workshop will demystify pedagogy by first contextualizing and defining this term and then exploring different styles of teaching in higher education. Participants will be exposed to several pedagogical approaches including, critical and anti-oppressive pedagogies, with an emphasis on pedagogies that foster inclusive classroom environments. A student-centered (constructivist) approach will allow participants to reflect on […]

Experiental Learning: Moving Teaching Beyond the Classroom (In-Person)

Name: Blackburn Room Address: 130 St. George St. Toronto ON

The pedagogical space is not limited to the physical classroom. Experiential learning provides demonstrable benefits to students by bringing their learning in contact with ‘real world’ experiences. But not knowing how to incorporate experiential learning into your course design can be a deterrent for instructors. The University of Toronto has a vast network of spaces […]

Responding to Distractions and Barriers in the Classroom (Online)

University educators seem to be concerned by the number of distractions and barriers plaguing their educational space. Some examples of distractions and barriers include technology like cell phones or laptops and, inaccessibility and alienation from material lesson design. These examples could lead to student burnout and cognitive overload, lack of motivation, which may result in […]

Universal Design for Learning and Educational Technology for Engagement (Online)

This workshop is designed to equip Teaching Assistants with effective strategies for creating inclusive and engaging online learning environments using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and educational technology. Participants will delve into the core UDL principles, including providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression, and explore their application in virtual settings.The session will […]

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