Building TA-Instructor Rapport (CTE1239)

Thursday, February 5, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)
Location: In-person (MC 2036)
Facilitator: Giana Tomas (CTE) and Marianna Ottoni (CTE)

Workshop description

As a teaching assistant, it is essential to establish a positive relationship with the course instructor. Ongoing communication between members of the teaching team is important in both in-person and online courses.

This workshop will include tips for success as a TA and strategies to communicate effectively with the instructor, including questions to ask to understand expectations. Through scenarios, participants will explore how to navigate common challenges faced by TAs.

Workshop delivery

This session will take place on the Waterloo campus in room MC-2036.

Registration

Cancellations

This workshop has limited enrolment spots and often has a waiting list. If you have registered but can't attend the workshop, please cancel your registration well in advance through the registration system, so that someone else can fill your spot.

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are visiting, studying, or working at Waterloo. CTE’s online workshops are delivered through either Zoom or Microsoft Teams, with the audio component available either as captioning or a transcript. CTE’s face-to-face workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, and note-takers. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining workshop content in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for our programming, please let us know by emailing cte@uwaterloo.ca. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.