Fundamentals of University Teaching Workshops

Thursday, October 1, 2026 8:30 am - Monday, October 26, 2026 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Effective Lesson Plans (CTE1202)

Want to learn how to plan lessons that actively engage students? Learn a practical and adaptable lesson planning model in the Effective Lesson Plans (CTE1202) workshop. Participants complete the 2-3 hour self-paced module and activities online, followed by a 1.5-hour live session.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Teaching STEM Tutorials (CTE1111)

Learn practical strategies for planning, facilitating, and assessing your tutorials at Teaching STEM Tutorials (CTE1111). This session is geared toward tutorial TAs in science, engineering and math.

Monday, October 19, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Supporting Student Academic Skills (CTE1075)

Learn about essential skills and best practices needed to effectively support student academic development. At the Supporting Student Academic Skills (CTE1075) workshop you will be introduced to the Student Success Office’s Learning Support resources and how you can use them as a TA or graduate-student instructor. 

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Teaching STEM Labs (CTE1253)

Learn practical strategies for planning and running lab sessions as well as methods for creating a positive lab environment where students feel comfortable to participate and learn.

Friday, October 23, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Facilitating Effective Discussions (CTE1228)

Discover strategies for initiating, guiding, and sustaining engaging discussion-based tutorials and seminars, while building confidence in managing challenges and encouraging meaningful student participation. This session is geared toward TAs in Arts, Environment and Health who teach discussion-based tutorials/seminars.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Building Rapport with Students (CTE1203)

Discover strategies to establish positive relationships with your students, guided by insights from an undergraduate student panel at the Building Rapport with Students (CTE1203) workshop.

Monday, November 16, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Interactive Lectures (CTE1260)

Learn how to break up your lectures with small activities that you can easily integrate into your lessons, at the Interactive Lectures (CTE1260) workshop.