Welcome to the Teaching Commons
Develop your teaching in new and unimagined ways
At the Teaching Commons, we provide leadership in the pursuit of engaged teaching practices centred on the student learning experience.
Each Faculty and School has a dedicated Educational Developer liaison. Find your liaison and learn more about our team.
What is Engaged Teaching at York?
Because teaching practice can take various forms ranging in aims and methodology, it leads to questions on how to productively describe and engage with it for a variety of purposes (e.g., enhancing student learning, developing an informative teaching dossier, or applying for teaching related awards and grants).
To learn more, read A Model for Engaged Teaching at York University: Moving Towards Research-Informed Practice.
Need Help with Remote Teaching?
Going Remote is a Teaching Commons’ resource designed to provide options and support for teaching remotely based on your circumstances and the needs of your students.
To get you started, watch this short video for an overview of what to expect when teaching and learning remotely. Make sure to check out our support page to learn about all the support available.
About the TC
Strategic Plan
Explore the Teaching Commons’ strategic plan and learn more about how the support we provide is structured.
Explore Programs Update Link
Communications
We produce a weekly blog created by York community members as well as a monthly newsletters for faculty and graduate students.
Explore Programs (Link to new page)
TC Advisory Committee
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Meet our Team
Educational Developer Liaisons
Each Faculty and School has a dedicated Educational Developer liaison.
Find your liaison (needs updating)
TC Resume
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Get in touch
Email us
Virtual drop-in
Monday to Friday, 10am-12pm via Zoom
NEW! Additional office hours scheduled from 1-3pm January 27-February 4
Web calendar
See our calendar of events HERE (link)