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View Past WebinarsPresented by: RGASC, UTM Traditional grading can, paradoxically, function as an obstacle to student engagement and optimal learning outcomes, while adding to the load of pressure that students already carry. ‘Ungrading’ is an umbrella term for a variety of learning focused evaluation strategies that aim to reduce grade-related anxiety and increase students’ sense of agency […]
The TATP Peer Review sessions are interactive workshops designed to help you elevate your course design skills. This hands-on session encourages you to review and discuss your peers’ course materials, providing constructive feedback and receiving insights in return. This collaborative approach aims to enhance your course design proficiency and promote a culture of continuous improvement […]
Presented by: UTSC Centre for Teaching and Learning First Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 29. Subsequent Sessions: Feb. 12 and 26; March 12 and 26; April 9. Time: 12-1 p.m. The Centre for Teaching and Learning Book Club explores themes around teaching and learning. In the first session, we will explore titles and select this term’s book […]
Presented by Faculty of Arts & Science, Teaching & Learning Zoom Registration This session includes the following two presentations: Enhancing Student Learning through Automated Testing and Customized Data Problems in Introductory Statistics Education Presenter: Nathalie Moon, Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Department of Statistical Sciences In 2024, I successfully implemented automated tests for programming problem sets […]
This 2-hour workshop will equip graduate students (the participants) to develop negotiation and communication skills in a variety of settings. Students will learn about the key principles of negotiation, including what it is, the dynamics, and the different styles. Students will also develop a toolbox of negotiation techniques to set them up for success, which […]
This two-hour interactive workshop equips Teaching Assistants (TAs) with the knowledge and skills to design and facilitate effective active learning techniques. Participants will explore a variety of active learning techniques, evaluate their applicability across disciplines, and learn to adapt these strategies for diverse student groups. Through hands-on activities and peer collaboration, participants will practice designing active […]
Building on the foundational principles from Session 1, this session focuses on critically analyzing and evaluating the teaching strategies presented in the book. Participants will engage in collaborative discussions to assess the effectiveness of strategies such as active learning, equitable grading, and transparency in assignments. They will also examine real-world examples to identify potential challenges […]
Presented by: UTSC Centre for Teaching and Learning Cultivating an inclusive classroom requires intentionality about how to approach “hot” moments, including situations that are heated, offensive, tense and most often unexpected. This in-person workshop explores how positionality and communication styles play a role in how we respond to classroom disruptions and when we might need […]
Mentorship, whether informal or formal, is a critical aspect of teaching and learning in higher education. The quality of mentorship experiences can have a direct impact on student outcomes. Despite how pervasive mentorship is within the academy, mentors lack formal training in effective mentorship practices, often adopting the practices and qualities of their own mentors. […]
Each in-person Microteaching session will involve 5 graduate student participants and 2 TATPfacilitators. Participants will take turns acting as instructors by takingtheir students (i.e., other participants and TATP facilitators) through a 10(ten) minute lesson. Following their lesson and a brief reflection, eachinstructor will provide a brief, verbal self-assessment, stating what theythought worked well in the […]
Facilitator: Danielle Bentley, Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Division of Anatomy, Department of Surgery, Temerty Faculty of Medicine Universal Design for Learning (UDL) (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/resources/universal-design-for-learning/) is an educational framework that leverages the values of accessibility and inclusion in designing accessible, inclusive, and usable methods, materials, and environments that reduce learning barriers and welcome learner variability. The UDL […]
Presented by: RGASC, UTM Group work in higher education presents a unique opportunity for students to develop collaborative learning skills, such as teamwork, trust, and communication. However, assessing collaborative learning in a group work context remains a challenge that is contingent upon the learning context, the learning goals, and the learners themselves. The fourth session […]
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