New Faculty Teaching Days:
| Workshop Title | Date and Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CTE6642: Course Design Foundations | Tuesday, February 27, 2024. 9:00am-3:00pm. | MC 2036 |
| CTE9906: Course Dynamics and Engagement | Wednesday, February 28, 2024. 9:30am-11:00am | MC 2036 |
| CTE9910: Who Are Our Learners? | Wednesday, February 28, 2024. 1:00pm-2:30pm. | MC 2036 |
| CTE9912: Assessment as Learning | Thursday, February 29, 2024. 10:00am-12:00pm | MC 2036 |
| CTE9916: Course Outline Builder | Tuesday, March 26, 2024. 10:00am-11:30am | MC 2036 |
| CTE7017: Working Effectively with TAs | Wednesday, March 27, 2024. 1:00pm-2:00pm | MC 2036 |
Workshop Descriptions
CTE6642: This six-hour workshop introduces the principles of aligned course design to instructors with little or no prior teaching experience running courses of their own. By the end of the session, participants will have considered learning outcomes, assessments, teaching and learning activities and their alignment in disciplinary and logistical contexts.
CTE9906: What will you do when a student arrives late to your class? Dominates a discussion? Tells you that your course is much harder than all their other courses? These are everyday issues that all faculty member experience. In this workshop, you will become aware of issues common to the teaching environment (whether in class or online) and how they influence class dynamics, and you will work to devise strategies to handle these issues. We will also consider the impacts of the potential strategies developed in terms of learner motivation and engagement.
CTE9910: Rumours abound about "students today" and, more locally, about "Waterloo students." This session provides an overview of learning and learners generally, and also more specifically at Waterloo. The information provided will allow you to better plan your teaching in light of learner characteristics, generally and at Waterloo.
CTE9912: How do we know whether our students have gained new skills and knowledge as a result of our teaching and assessments? In this session, we will examine how assessment decisions are made in the context of course objectives and constrained by class size and grading time allotted. We will address principles of feedback and evaluation of student work as well as practical implementation tips. Participants will leave with the knowledge required to start an assessment plan and to approach assessments as opportunities for learning.
CTE9916: You have your course design ready and now need to communicate it to students. What basics must be on your accessible outline in your Faculty, and what are the nice-to-haves? How do you achieve a course outline "voice" while also making sure you've covered all your course outline basics? In this workshop, we will guide the construction of your course outline.
CTE7017: As an instructor, it is essential to establish a positive relationship with the teaching assistants in your course. Ongoing communication between members of the teaching team is important to ensure a smooth course experience. This workshop will include tips for working effectively with your TAs throughout the term. We’ll also discuss relevant policies for TA employment and rapport-building strategies you can adapt as an instructor.
Registration
Registration required (if this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to set up your account first). Please note that interested participants must register for each session individually. Each sessions registration page is linked below.
- CTE6642: Course Design Foundations
- CTE9906: Course Dynamics and Engagement
- CTE9910: Who Are Our Learners?
- CTE9912: Assessment as Learning
- CTE9916: Course Outline Builder
- CTE7017: Working Effectively with TAs
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 studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 33857) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.