Fundamentals of University Teaching Workshops

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.

Explore how to use feedback as an effective teaching strategy at the Giving & Receiving Feedback (CTE1106) workshop.

The Building TA-Instructor Rapport (CTE1239) workshop will include tips for success as a TA and strategies to communicate effectively with the teaching team, including guidance for asking the instructor about expectations related to generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in the course.

Expand your toolbox of interactive activities for any classroom at the Teaching Methods (CTE1217) workshop.

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.

Gain techniques and confidence to make your in-person lessons more engaging at the Classroom Delivery Skills (CTE1226) workshop.

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.

Learn how to use questions in the classroom to facilitate learning and encourage participation at the Effective Question Strategies (CTE1190) workshop.

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.

Discover strategies and ways of thinking to increase your confidence in the classroom at the Teaching with Confidence (CTE1234) workshop.