CTE supports graduate students at Waterloo through certificate programs, workshops, one-on-one consultations about teaching and teaching dossiers, and classroom observations.
Hear more about our programs from recent participants:
Certificate programs
Waterloo graduate students can attend individual workshops and/or enrol in one of our certificate programs:
- Fundamentals of University Teaching*
- Certificate in University Teaching (CUT)
- Certificate in University Language Teaching (CULT)
Working on developing your teaching?
| Resource | Resource Descriptions and Links |
|---|---|
| CTE's TA Manual | CTE's TA Manual (PDF) includes resources, policies, strategies, and suggestions for Teaching Assistants |
| Workshops | Attend individual Fundamentals of University Teaching workshops |
| International TAs | International Teaching Assistants (TAs) who are new to teaching in Canada are encouraged to register for Preparing to Teach at Waterloo (CTE210) |
| Teaching observations | Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who would like to have their teaching observed and receive feedback can contact Dr. Svitlana Taraban-Gordon |
Preparing for a job application?
| Support Unit | Resource Descriptions and Links |
|---|---|
| Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE) | For feedback on your teaching dossier or teaching statement, schedule a consultation in advance with Dr. Stephanie White |
| Centre for Career Action (CCA) | For feedback on cover letters and CVs, make an appointment with the Centre for Career Action |
| Writing and Communication Centre (WCC) | For feedback on research statements, make an appointment with the Writing and Communication Centre |
