CUT Teaching Dossiers: Part 1 (CTE4113) | Centre for Teaching Excellence

Location: Online (LEARN)

Facilitator: Kristin Brown (CTE)

Description

In this module, we'll discuss what a teaching dossier is, what it can be used for, and how to make it effective. In Part 1, we’ll focus in on the statement of teaching philosophy. We’ll walk through the components of successful teaching statements and use reflection activities to help you brainstorm ideas for communicating your own teaching philosophy to hiring committees. By the end of this module, you’ll draft your statement of teaching philosophy and give and receive peer feedback on your statement via LEARN.

Workshop Delivery

Structured Format:

Please note that while this module is a self-paced, asynchronous offering, it will follow a structured schedule consisting of two deliverables: completion of the asynchronous module and draft of a statement of teaching philosophy (first two weeks of the month) and participation in peer review to give and receive feedback on the draft statements (second two weeks of the month). The content and expected effort are approximately equivalent to 4-5 hours, but spread over a longer timeframe so you can move at your own pace.

This online module consists of:

a set of asynchronous, self-paced tasks in LEARN, that must be completed by the due date of Sunday, September 18 by 11:59 p.m.
an asynchronous peer-review process in LEARN, that must be completed by the due date of Sunday, October 2 by 11:59 p.m.

Workshop Deliverable

By the end of this module, you will have a draft of your statement of teaching philosophy and given and received peer feedback on these statements.

Accessing the online module

The online module is located in the GS902 course in LEARN.

Registration

Registration required (if this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to set up your account first)
Registration is limited to CUT and CULT participants enrolled in GS902.

Cancellations

Many of our workshops have waiting lists, so if you've registered but can't attend, 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, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, or Bongo 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.