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 […]
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 […]
Are you a tutorial leader or lab demonstrator looking for strategies to help you identify when learning happens in your classes? Join us for TACO (Teaching Assistant Course Orientation), a fully online course intended to serve as an orientation experience for graduate students and teaching assistants (TAs). The course consists of asynchronous learning opportunities where […]
Research suggests that feedback on learning progress is key to student success. However, assessing student learning can also be challenging. Together we will explore strategies for maximizing feedback to students while keeping the workload manageable, explore principles and tools to streamline grading, and troubleshoot common challenges. This workshop is designed for those who have received […]
While seemingly overwhelming, the work of planning and mapping out what you will do with your students over the term is achievable, although you will find yourself negotiating many roles – often simultaneously. This session will provide you with a general sense of what you can be doing as you get ready for your first […]
Research suggests that feedback on learning progress is key to student success. However, assessing student learning can also be challenging. Together we will explore strategies for maximizing feedback to students while keeping the workload manageable, explore principles and tools to streamline grading, and troubleshoot common challenges. This workshop is designed for those who have received […]
Welcome to York as a graduate student and teaching assistant. In preparation for your role as a teaching assistant, we are offering REPEAT orientation sessions to meet as many different schedules as possible. This is one of six repeat sessions. Please choose the ONE session that best meets your own schedule. Each session will be […]
Welcome to York as a graduate student and teaching assistant. In preparation for your role as a teaching assistant, we are offering REPEAT orientation sessions to meet as many different schedules as possible. This is one of six repeat sessions. Please choose the ONE session that best meets your own schedule. Each session will be […]
Welcome to York as a graduate student and teaching assistant. In preparation for your role as a teaching assistant, we are offering REPEAT orientation sessions to meet as many different schedules as possible. This is one of six repeat sessions. Please choose the ONE session that best meets your own schedule. Each session will be […]
Welcome to York as a graduate student and teaching assistant. In preparation for your role as a teaching assistant, we are offering REPEAT orientation sessions to meet as many different schedules as possible. This is one of six repeat sessions. Please choose the ONE session that best meets your own schedule. Each session will be […]