Equity-Minded Teaching for TAs (CTE2272)

Workshop description

​In this interactive workshop, we will use case studies to discuss and apply foundational concepts and ideas related to equity, diversity, and inclusion to analyze classroom situations that you may encounter as a TA. Prior to the in-person workshop, you are asked to review the “Introduction to Equity” recorded lecture (1 hour) on UW’s Anti-racism Education Road map webpage and complete a brief quiz. During the in-person workshop, you will have an opportunity to work in small groups to discuss with your peers  inclusive and equity-minded teaching in your disciplinary and teaching contexts and learn teaching strategies that support equity and inclusivity within and beyond the classroom context (e.g., tutorials, office hours, online communication).

Time Commitment

Approximately 2.5 hours.

Workshop delivery

The content and expected effort for this workshop are approximately equivalent to 2.5 hours total.

This workshop consists of:

• Pre-workshop readings, to be completed by the workshop date. More details will be emailed several business days before the workshop date.
• A live in-person session on the Waterloo campus in room MC-2036, that takes place on Monday, March 9 from 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Registration

• Registration required (if this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to set up your account first) 

• Participants will receive an attendance credit towards the Fundamentals program if they complete all of the required tasks in the module, including all the module activities.
• Participants who do not complete the pre-workshop quiz by the due date will have their registration in the workshop cancelled, and will need to register again when next offered.

Accessing the online pre-workshop material

You will receive an email a few business days before the workshop date with information on how to access the workshop pre-readings.

Cancellations

This workshop has limited enrolment spots and a waiting list. If you have registered but can't complete the workshops learn tasks, 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.