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.

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 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. 

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.

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

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