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Welcome to the Centre for Teaching Excellence

The University of Waterloo's Centre for Teaching Excellence collaborates with individuals, academic departments, and academic support units to foster capacity and community around teaching and to promote an institutional culture that values effective teaching and meaningful learning.

Last year, CTE provided 2464 consultations to 978 instructors, graduate students, and staff members! See our other "vital statistics" for that year!

Upcoming Workshops & Events

Saturday, February 1, 2025 8:30 am - Friday, March 7, 2025 4:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Effective Lesson Plans (CTE1202)

Want to learn how to plan lessons that actively engage students? Learn a practical and adaptable lesson planning model in the Effective Lesson Plans (CTE1202) workshop. Participants complete the 2-3 hour self-paced module and activities online, followed by a 1.5-hour live session.

Saturday, February 1, 2025 8:30 am - Sunday, March 2, 2025 11:59 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Statements of Teaching Philosophy (CTE2196)

Participate in the Statements of Teaching Philosophy (CTE2196) advanced online module to prepare a draft of your teaching statement. You'll also receive peer feedback to help enhance your statement in this 3-hour self-paced module.

CTE News

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

CTE Highlights

Highlights of our work in 2023-24, including stories about supporting faculty development, promoting student engagement, and supporting ongoing and emerging needs are now on our website.