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Academic Integrity and the Role of the Instructor
The University of Toronto is committed to the values of independent inquiry and to the free and open exchange of ideas. Visit U of T’s Academic Integrity website for further resources and the University’s Code of Behaviour on Academic Matte…

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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 and concerns. Getting Off to a Good Star…

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Developing a Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Your statement of teaching philosophy is a short document that should function both as a stand-alone essay that describes your personal approach to teaching, and as a central component of the teaching dossier. Your statement should not simp…

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Building Your Teaching Dossier
A teaching dossier: Describes your approach to teaching Provides evidence of your teaching effectiveness and teaching outcomes Documents your efforts at teaching improvement Compiling a dossier is a highly iterative and reflective process…

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Developing a Course Syllabus
Before crafting your University of Toronto course syllabus: Check with your own Division or home unit to identify the relevant local policies and procedures that need to be considered or applied when designing a syllabus for your course, i…

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Sample Statements for Your Course Syllabi
The following statements may be included on your course syllabus. For assistance in drafting additional statements, please feel free to contact the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation at ctsi.teaching@utoronto.ca. The University ha…

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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 course design, please submit a consultation request. E…

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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 from: L.W. Anderson and D.R. Krathwohl…

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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 course What are your goals and the student learning outcome…

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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 & Initial Tasks Before You Meet Your TAs What…

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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 of community and community of pra…

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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 U of T instructors building a TA teaching team. Building Y…

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Institutional Resources 

Undergraduate Research Hub: a resource for faculty, librarians, staff and students to help them navigate undergraduate research at U of T. For faculty, topics include recruitment, management of student researchers, funding opportunities and opportunities to support students in research.

Experiential Learning Hub: a resource for faculty, librarians, staff and students to help them navigate experiential learning at U of T. It shares a typology for the different types of EL found at U of T along with resources for faculty, staff and librarians as they plan and implement an EL initiative.

Folio: is a new system that helps students elevate their University of Toronto experience; from exciting events and enriching clubs to personalized peer mentorship, supports to enhance their academic journey and experiential learning programs. Students are able to explore activities that align with their skills and interests, and seamlessly track their achievements via their Co-Curricular Record.

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