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
Teaching Dossiers for Graduate Students & Postdocs (ongoing)
Writing a statement of teaching philosophy and teaching dossier are excellent ways to reflect on who you are as an instructor and consider your growth and development with regards to teaching.
Mode: Online (self-paced course)
CUT Understanding the Learner (CTE4068)
Interactive Lectures (CTE1260)
Learn how to break up your lectures with small activities that you can easily integrate into your lessons, at the Interactive Lectures (CTE1260) workshop.
CTE News
Amit & Meena Chakma Award for Exceptional Teaching by a Student
The deadline for the Amit & Meena Chakma Award for Exceptional Teaching by a Student is approaching: Friday, February 7. Click the title for details.
University of Waterloo Teaching and Learning Conference: Call for Proposals Now Open!
16th Annual University of Waterloo Teaching and Learning Conference
April 30, 2025 - Online | May 1, 2025 - In-person
Disruption and Uncertainty as Drivers for Change
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.