Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to practice and experience different instructional strategies with peers from across the university. Discussion and reflection will centre around the ways in which your instructional strategies are informed by the teaching and learning literature, and the ways you use the strategies intentionally to align with your teaching […]
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 […]
Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to practice and experience different instructional strategies with peers from across the university. Discussion and reflection will centre around the ways in which your instructional strategies are informed by the teaching and learning literature, and the ways you use the strategies intentionally to align with your teaching […]
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 […]
Welcome to York as a graduate student and teaching assistant. To support you in your role as a teaching assistant, we are offering an orientation session for you to connect with a variety of resources across York, as well as your peers, other graduate students and teaching assistants. During the session, participants will learn, through […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]