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Workshops for the Record of Completion Certificates

A list of workshops that can count toward the Record of Completion Certificates. Due to recent low attendance we have significantly reduced our workshop offerings. If you are seeking a workshop that is not scheduled, please register your interest via the following form: https://teachingcommonsforms.apps01.yorku.ca/forms/view.php?id=1089084

Changing Classroom Paradigms: Accommodations and Student Retention in the Pandemic Era – Oct. 25

Posted on 27 September 2023

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 […]

Using Active Learning Strategies in your Teaching – Oct. 24

Posted on 18 September 2023

Creating an active learning environment means using appropriate strategies to engage students in critical thinking, creative production, and collaborative work. Active learning helps a student develop and apply their ideas, skills, and course concepts in their own ways that are meaningful to them. This workshop will examine active learning strategies that can be encouraged in […]

Teaching in a Multicultural Classroom – Oct 18

Posted on 18 September 2023

Being a Teaching Assistant (TA) can be an exciting experience that contributes to one’s personal development and professional growth as an educator. TAs may encounter challenges in teaching methods, marking and grading schemes, and teacher-student interactions. This workshop will demonstrate how Teaching Assistants can effectively support students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds and […]

What is ‘Conflict’ and How Might it Arise in the Classroom? – IN-PERSON – Oct 17

Posted on 18 September 2023

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 […]

Fostering Integrity in the Classroom (VIRTUAL) – Oct. 13

Posted on 18 September 2023

In this session, PhD candidate Davis Vallesi explores how to foster foundational values of integrity within our teaching environments, while Academic Integrity Specialist, Angela Clark, will facilitate discussions related to some of the senate regulations surrounding academic honesty at York University. The session will engage you in discussions on helping students avoid misconduct, detecting, reporting, […]

What is ‘Conflict’ and How Might it Arise in the Classroom? – Virtual – Oct 12

Posted on 18 September 2023

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 (IN-PERSON) – Oct. 4

Posted on 11 September 2023

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 are shy to participate for fear of sharing an “incorrect” answer. In this workshop, we will explore the factors that affect student […]

Teaching with Technology and in an Online Environment – Oct 3

Posted on 11 September 2023

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. 29

Posted on 7 September 2023

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 […]

Supporting First Year Students in their Transition and Maintaining Student Retention – Sept 21

Posted on 6 September 2023

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 […]