"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)
- Certificate in University Language Teaching (CULT)
Working on developing your teaching?
| Resource | Resource Descriptions and Links |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE) | For feedback on your teaching dossier or teaching statement, please contact Dr. Kristin Brown |
| 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 |