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
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.
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
Several models of Universal Design are currently used in Higher Education. In CTSI, we promote the use of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a framework that allows for multiple means