Engaging Your Students

Whether in-person, online, in the field or a part of experiential learning, engaging with our students improves the teaching and learning experience for all involved.

First Class Strategies

The following tips and resources are designed to support instructors as they begin a new course, in-person or online. Divisions and departments might have resources specific to their individual needs

Access the Syllabus Design Foundations (SDF) self-paced, asynchronous program for an introduction to syllabus design/redesign. Before crafting your University of Toronto course syllabus: Check with your own Division or home unit

Course Design

The following resources and strategies support instructors as they prepare courses for the in-person or online environment. If you would like to meet with a CTSI staff member to discuss

Active Verbs for Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy

The information below provides definitions and attributes for each of the six levels of Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy, along with Active Verbs that should be used when developing learning outcomes. (Adapted

Seven Key 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 key learning objectives of the

Considerations and Questions for Your Pre-Course Meeting Considerations

How to Prepare for the First Meeting with Your Teaching Assistant(s) NOTE: Duties and responsibilities that must be reflected on the DDAH form are marked by * Course Overview &

How to Enhance the Teaching Competencies of Your TAs

Professional Development Opportunities An important strategy that can enhance the overall effectiveness of your teaching team is to encourage the professional development of your TAs. This can build a sense

Developing and Managing an Effective TA Teaching Team

Whether this is your first time leading a course with one or more teaching assistants or you would like to revisit your process, this section offers considerations and resources for

Working with Your TAs

The University of Toronto employs thousands of graduate students (PhD and MA-level students), and some undergraduate students, to support teaching staff with undergraduate level courses. Teaching Assistants (TAs) conduct tutorials

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The University welcomes and includes students, staff, and faculty from a wide range of backgrounds, cultural traditions, and spiritual beliefs and is committed to equity, human rights and respect for

Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for welcoming learner variability in our classrooms. The philosophy of UDL is that rather than adapting a course for individual learner needs—a