"I have already seen improvements in student engagement by using the tools I learned in the workshop. I feel ready to teach more than ever before!" – Anonymous feedback, graduate student workshop
CTE supports graduate students at Waterloo through certificate programs, workshops, one-on-one consultations about teaching and teaching dossiers, and teaching observation.
Hear more about our programs from recent participants:
Certificate programs
Waterloo graduate students can complete individual workshops and/or enrol in one of our certificate programs:
- Fundamentals of University Teaching*
- Certificate in University Teaching (CUT)
- Certificates in University Language Teaching (CULT)
Working on developing your teaching?
| Resource | Resource Descriptions and Links |
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| CTE's TA Handbook | The TA Handbook includes resources, policies, strategies, and suggestions for Teaching Assistants |
| Teaching Tips for TAs | Visit the Teaching Tips for TAs to find more information about how to run tutorials, hold office hours, effectively mark assignments, and more |
| Workshops | Complete individual Fundamentals of University Teaching workshops |
| 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 an academic job application?
| Support Unit | Resource Descriptions and Links | Feedback and Appointments |
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Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE) (Support for Teaching Statements and Dossiers) |
Teaching Dossiers for Grad Students and Postdocs: a set of four self-paced online modules to support you in preparing your teaching statement and dossier. CCA Career Hub: Teaching Dossier/Statements (sign-in required) Statements of Teaching Philosophy (CTE2196) - see CTE Events page for offerings |
For feedback on your teaching dossier or teaching statement, please contact Dr. Kristin Brown |
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Centre for Career Action (CCA) (Support for CVs, cover letters, and diversity statements) |
CCA Career Hub: Academic applications and interviews (sign-in required) Workshops on CVs, Cover Letters, and more |
For feedback on cover letters, CVs, and diversity statements, make an appointment with the Centre for Career Action |
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Writing and Communication Centre (WCC) (Support for research statements and diversity statements) |
CCA Career Hub: Diversity Statements (sign-in required) Workshops on Research Statements for Academic Job Applications and Writing and Articulating Your Diversity Statement |
For feedback on research statements and diversity statements, make an appointment with the Writing and Communication Centre |