If you are teaching a course as the instructor, whether you are tenured, tenure-track, contract faculty, post-doc, or graduate student with a teaching ticket, we offer something for you! Consider what you want to learn and develop as a teacher, and choose from the programs, courses, and workshops we offer.
eLearning
The Teaching Commons team offers certificates, courses, workshops, and webinars designed specifically to support you in teaching online.
Experiential Education (EE)
The Teaching Commons team offers a range of professional development opportunities designed specifically to support you in teaching using experiential education.
Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW)
The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) certificate is an intensive three-day workshop for participants to further develop teaching effectiveness and receive feedback on new teaching strategies.
Certificate in teaching practices
This certificate offers course directors and librarians a flexible framework for further developing your understanding of university teaching and integrating a range of teaching strategies focused on student learning.
Students as Partners
The Teaching Commons is engaged with a number of undergraduate students supporting various teaching and learning initiatives.
Course design
The Teaching Commons offers two highly interactive courses to assist you in the process of (re)designing your course from a student-centred approach to teaching.
Learning in community
The Teaching Commons offers a range of peer-based programs supporting a reflective teaching practice. Our programs include opportunities to discuss teaching practices with peer colleagues, students, and community members.
Teaching dossier
The Teaching Commons offers practical, hands-on workshops and support for putting together your teaching dossier.