Graduate Student Events

Let’s talk about social inequalities: Addressing critical and often emotionally charged issues in tutorial – Oct. 20

Strengthen your capacity to foster equitable classrooms. Central in fostering a teaching/learning community in the classroom is student dialogue and critical engagement with course materials. What if students’ express views that are discriminatory or oppressive? How do you, as the TA, address dynamics of classism, sexism, racism, ableism, and heteronormativity within your tutorial, lab or […]

What is ‘Conflict’ and How Might it Arise in the Classroom? – IN-PERSON – Oct 18

Together we will define what we each mean by “conflict” and explore a working definition for this workshop. We will share potential sources or situations in which conflict may arise in the classroom, such as sensitive course content, most stressful times for students during the semester (perhaps centred around assessments and grades) etc. The focus […]

Participatory Learning: How to Engage your Students – Oct. 12

Are you ever faced with blank stares from your students or concerned that your students really aren’t getting what you are trying to teach them? Perhaps they are preoccupied with other things or just don’t want to participate. In this workshop, we will explore the factors that affect student engagement and participation. This will lead […]

What is ‘Conflict’ and How Might it Arise in the Classroom? – Virtual – Oct 7

Together we will define what we each mean by “conflict” and explore a working definition for this workshop. We will share potential sources or situations in which conflict may arise in the classroom, such as sensitive course content, most stressful times for students during the semester (perhaps centred around assessments and grades) etc. The focus […]

Changing Classroom Paradigms: Accommodations and Student Retention in the Pandemic Era – Oct. 5

With astronomically inflated housing and food costs, students of all levels are facing more barriers to staying in classes. The barriers to education are multiplied for marginalized students such as disabled students. Taking an intersectional perspective, this workshop will rethink disability accommodations and apply universal and inclusive design into classroom construction. By utilizing multimodal strategies […]

Teaching with Technology and in an Online Environment – Oct 4

When teaching in an on-line environment, TAs may face a number of challenges including the development of a student learning community and providing sufficient instructions online. This workshop will highlight and provide practical strategies for teaching online. We will further engage in discussions and activities about online learning environments, including social media and other technology […]

Making Meaningful Connections with your Students – Sept. 27

Establishing a meaningful relationship with our students early in studios, tutorials or lab sessions is crucial for us as teaching assistants since we are often the first point of contact in courses and we can share our passion for course material in ways lecturers can’t. In this workshop, we will first explore basic but essential […]

How do you know learning happens? – Fall 2022 Virtual course for graduate students

The course is designed to bring together graduate students who are interested in teaching and learning, to explore, dialogue, and reflect on teaching and learning in higher education. We hope that you can use this time and information to explore your own teaching identity and support your peers in doing the same. We will discuss […]

How do you know learning happens? – Fall 2022 In-person course for graduate students

The course is designed to bring together graduate students who are interested in teaching and learning, to explore, dialogue, and reflect on teaching and learning in higher education. We hope that you can use this time and information to explore your own teaching identity and support your peers in doing the same. We will discuss […]

Supporting First Year Students in their Transition and Maintaining Student Retention – Sept 19

One of York’s priorities is ensuring that all students have a successful first year experience that continues through their upper years. The process of transitioning to university is a life-changing event for students, which extends beyond academic adjustments. Knowing our first year students and the particular challenges they experience (such as being the first in […]