Teaching workshops

We invite you to browse our upcoming and past workshop's by skill domains.



Teaching assistantship


Being a student worker can be weird and confusing! A university is a unique workplace that requires a particular set of skills to navigate.
 
In this workshop, you will learn the ins and outs of being a teaching/research assistant - how to maintain a good work-life balance and a strong and respectful relationship with your supervisor; how to ensure you’re not overworked and have good limits on your time; what to know about your rights and responsibilities as a TA/RA and where you can turn if problems arise. This workshop will overview common issues that TAs/RAs encounter and discuss how to address them.
  • 17 May
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Online
Being a student worker can be weird and confusing! A university is a unique workplace that requires a particular set of skills to navigate.
 
In this workshop, you will learn the ins and outs of being a teaching/research assistant - how to maintain a good work-life balance and a strong and respectful relationship with your supervisor; how to ensure you’re not overworked and have good limits on your time; what to know about your rights and responsibilities as a TA/RA and where you can turn if problems arise. This workshop will overview common issues that TAs/RAs encounter and discuss how to address them.
  • 01 February
  • 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
  • Online
Being a student worker can be weird and confusing! A university is a unique workplace that requires a particular set of skills to navigate.
 
In this workshop, you will learn the ins and outs of being a teaching/research assistant - how to maintain a good work-life balance and a strong and respectful relationship with your supervisor; how to ensure you’re not overworked and have good limits on your time; what to know about your rights and responsibilities as a TA/RA and where you can turn if problems arise. This workshop will overview common issues that TAs/RAs encounter and discuss how to address them.
  • 16 September
  • 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
  • Online
Being a student worker can be weird and confusing! A university is a unique workplace that requires a particular set of skills to navigate.
 
In this workshop, you will learn the ins and outs of being a teaching/research assistant - how to maintain a good work-life balance and a strong and respectful relationship with your supervisor; how to ensure you’re not overworked and have good limits on your time; what to know about your rights and responsibilities as a TA/RA and where you can turn if problems arise. This workshop will overview common issues that TAs/RAs encounter and discuss how to address them.
  • 14 October
  • 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
  • Online
What makes a productive critique? What are some effective approaches for approaching critiques in a way that is most conducive to learning? What strategies should be put in place prior to critique day to ensure that a generative and respectful environment is fostered for the classroom community? In this workshop, goals, strategies and techniques to effective critiques will be modeled through presentations, case studies and dialogue.  
  • 02 February
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Sir George Williams
Are you starting your first TA contract? Do you want to know more about what to expect and how to thrive in your new role? This orientation offers insights into building a positive work experience for yourself, and a good learning experience for your students. Break-out rooms enable students to choose two aspects of the TA experience for more focused exploration. The program has been specially developed by the Dean’s Office for TAs in the Faculty of Fine Arts; it is open to everyone.
 
  • 19 January
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Online
Are you starting your first TA contract? Do you want to know more about what to expect and how to thrive in your new role? This orientation offers insights into building a positive work experience for yourself, and a good learning experience for your students. Break-out rooms enable students to choose two aspects of the TA experience for more focused exploration. The program has been specially developed by the Dean’s Office for TAs in the Faculty of Fine Arts; it is open to everyone.
 
  • 03 February
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Online
Are you starting your first TA contract? Do you want to know more about what to expect and how to thrive in your new role? This orientation offers insights into building a positive work experience for yourself, and a good learning experience for your students. Break-out rooms enable students to choose two aspects of the TA experience for more focused exploration. The program has been specially developed by the Dean’s Office for TAs in the Faculty of Fine Arts; it is open to everyone.
 
  • 29 August
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Online
Are you starting your first TA contract? Do you want to know more about what to expect and how to thrive in your new role? This orientation offers insights into building a positive work experience for yourself, and a good learning experience for your students. Break-out rooms enable students to choose two aspects of the TA experience for more focused exploration. The program has been specially developed by the Dean’s Office for TAs in the Faculty of Fine Arts; it is open to everyone.
 
  • 13 September
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Online
Are you starting your first TA contract? Do you want to know more about what to expect and how to thrive in your new role? This orientation offers insights into building a positive work experience for yourself, and a good learning experience for your students. Break-out rooms enable students to choose two aspects of the TA experience for more focused exploration. The program has been specially developed by the Dean’s Office for TAs in the Faculty of Fine Arts; it is open to everyone.
 
  • 05 October
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Online

Teaching methods


This intensive seminar series in university teaching will prepare graduate students for an academic teaching career.

The estimated time commitment is 57 hours, including in-class time, readings and assignments. This section takes place over five weekdays from Wednesday, April 26 to Tuesday, May 2 (no classes on the weekend). The class meets on weekdays from 9.30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Workload

This section takes place over five weekdays (Wednesday, April 26 to Tuesday, May 2). The estimated time commitment is 32 hours in class + 20-25 hours of course work (readings & assignments).  

There are four major assignments as part of this seminar which participants must complete in order to earn the certificate, which include:  

·  Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement  

·  Developing a Concept Map for a course you would like to teach  

·  Teaching a 10-15 minute mini-lesson  

·  Developing an original Course syllabus for a course you would like to teach.  

Feedback will be provided for assignments, but you will only receive a pass/fail.

***Participants receive a certificate upon successful completion of ALL requirements.***  

For further workshop information, contact the Centre for Teaching & Learning at teaching@concordia.ca.

  • 27 April - 03 May
  • 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Sir George Williams

This intensive seminar series in university teaching will prepare graduate students for an academic teaching career.

The estimated time commitment is 57 hours, including in-class time, readings and assignments. This section takes place over five weekdays from Wednesday, April 26 to Tuesday, May 2 (no classes on the weekend). The class meets on weekdays from 9.30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Workload

This section takes place over five weekdays (Wednesday, April 26 to Tuesday, May 2). The estimated time commitment is 32 hours in class + 20-25 hours of course work (readings & assignments).  

There are four major assignments as part of this seminar which participants must complete in order to earn the certificate, which include:  

·  Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement  

·  Developing a Concept Map for a course you would like to teach  

·  Teaching a 10-15 minute mini-lesson  

·  Developing an original Course syllabus for a course you would like to teach.  

Feedback will be provided for assignments, but you will only receive a pass/fail.

***Participants receive a certificate upon successful completion of ALL requirements.***  

For further workshop information, contact the Centre for Teaching & Learning at teaching@concordia.ca.

  • 19 January - 17 February
  • 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Online

This intensive seminar series in university teaching will prepare graduate students for an academic teaching career.

The estimated time commitment is 57 hours, including in-class time, readings and assignments. This section takes place over five weekdays from Wednesday, April 26 to Tuesday, May 2 (no classes on the weekend). The class meets on weekdays from 9.30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Workload

This section takes place over five weekdays (Wednesday, April 26 to Tuesday, May 2). The estimated time commitment is 32 hours in class + 20-25 hours of course work (readings & assignments).  

There are four major assignments as part of this seminar which participants must complete in order to earn the certificate, which include:  

·  Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement  

·  Developing a Concept Map for a course you would like to teach  

·  Teaching a 10-15 minute mini-lesson  

·  Developing an original Course syllabus for a course you would like to teach.  

Feedback will be provided for assignments, but you will only receive a pass/fail.

***Participants receive a certificate upon successful completion of ALL requirements.***  

For further workshop information, contact the Centre for Teaching & Learning at teaching@concordia.ca.

  • 26 April - 02 May
  • 09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Sir George Williams

This intensive seminar series in university teaching will prepare graduate students for an academic teaching career.

The estimated time commitment is 57 hours, including in-class time, readings and assignments. This section takes place over five weekdays from Wednesday, April 26 to Tuesday, May 2 (no classes on the weekend). The class meets on weekdays from 9.30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Workload

This section takes place over five weekdays (Wednesday, April 26 to Tuesday, May 2). The estimated time commitment is 32 hours in class + 20-25 hours of course work (readings & assignments).  

There are four major assignments as part of this seminar which participants must complete in order to earn the certificate, which include:  

·  Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement  

·  Developing a Concept Map for a course you would like to teach  

·  Teaching a 10-15 minute mini-lesson  

·  Developing an original Course syllabus for a course you would like to teach.  

Feedback will be provided for assignments, but you will only receive a pass/fail.

***Participants receive a certificate upon successful completion of ALL requirements.***  

For further workshop information, contact the Centre for Teaching & Learning at teaching@concordia.ca.

  • 23 September - 21 October
  • 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Sir George Williams

This intensive seminar series in university teaching will prepare graduate students for an academic teaching career.

The estimated time commitment is 57 hours, including in-class time, readings and assignments. This section takes place over five weekdays from Wednesday, April 26 to Tuesday, May 2 (no classes on the weekend). The class meets on weekdays from 9.30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Workload

This section takes place over five weekdays (Wednesday, April 26 to Tuesday, May 2). The estimated time commitment is 32 hours in class + 20-25 hours of course work (readings & assignments).  

There are four major assignments as part of this seminar which participants must complete in order to earn the certificate, which include:  

·  Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement  

·  Developing a Concept Map for a course you would like to teach  

·  Teaching a 10-15 minute mini-lesson  

·  Developing an original Course syllabus for a course you would like to teach.  

Feedback will be provided for assignments, but you will only receive a pass/fail.

***Participants receive a certificate upon successful completion of ALL requirements.***  

For further workshop information, contact the Centre for Teaching & Learning at teaching@concordia.ca.

  • 14 December - 20 December
  • 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Sir George Williams

This intensive seminar series in university teaching will prepare graduate students for an academic teaching career.

The estimated time commitment is 57 hours, including in-class time, readings and assignments. This section takes place over five weekdays from Wednesday, April 26 to Tuesday, May 2 (no classes on the weekend). The class meets on weekdays from 9.30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Workload

This section takes place over five weekdays (Wednesday, April 26 to Tuesday, May 2). The estimated time commitment is 32 hours in class + 20-25 hours of course work (readings & assignments).  

There are four major assignments as part of this seminar which participants must complete in order to earn the certificate, which include:  

·  Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement  

·  Developing a Concept Map for a course you would like to teach  

·  Teaching a 10-15 minute mini-lesson  

·  Developing an original Course syllabus for a course you would like to teach.  

Feedback will be provided for assignments, but you will only receive a pass/fail.

***Participants receive a certificate upon successful completion of ALL requirements.***  

For further workshop information, contact the Centre for Teaching & Learning at teaching@concordia.ca.

  • 17 August - 23 August
  • 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Sir George Williams
If you recently took on a Teaching Assistant role and are looking for ways to expand your toolbox, you do not want to miss this! 
 
This year’s TA Orientation:  How to be a Successful TA, hosted by the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), is dedicated to equipping new TAs with practical strategies for becoming an effective TA.  The CTL has invited a group of seasoned TAs to share their knowledge and experience. Through a panel discussion and a series of Knowledge Café sessions, participants will be exposed to a variety of scenarios typical in TA work. Don't miss this opportunity to ask questions and learn more about TA roles, responsibilities, and best practices from a team of TAs with wide ranging experience.  
 
Come join us! We look forward to supporting you as you embark on this exciting adventure in your academic career! 
 
  • 23 September
  • 09:00 AM - 11:45 AM
  • Online
When tasked with grading student work and providing effective feedback, we should
strive for practices that are equitable, transparent and help build success in students. This workshop will look at guiding principles that can help achieve these three goals in both in-person and online environments.
 
  • 29 September
  • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Sir George Williams
GPTK704 IS SPECIFICALLY FOR FINE ARTS STUDENTS with a focus on creative, making-oriented practices (e.g.: studio, dance, music performance, theatre, design, film and animation production, etc.). Students of other disciplines should sign-up for GPTK703.
 
This seminar in university teaching will prepare graduate students for an academic teaching career. The estimated time commitment is 35 hours of class, in person teaching and activities (including breaks), plus time for readings and at-home activities and assignments (approximately 12 - 15 hours). Participants receive a certificate on successful completion of all of the requirements.

Schedule (April 19 - April 25, 2023)
  • Wednesday, May 3 - in-person session (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
  • Thursday, May 4 - in-person session (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
  • Friday, May 5 - in-person session (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
  • Monday, May 8 - in-person session (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
  • Tuesday, May 9 - in-person session (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
GPTK704 IS SPECIFICALLY FOR FINE ARTS STUDENTS with a focus on creative, making-oriented practices (e.g.: studio, dance, music performance, theatre, design, film and animation production, etc.). Students of other disciplines should sign-up for GPTK703.

For further workshop information, contact The Centre for Teaching & Learning at 514-848-2424 x: 2496 or teaching@concordia.ca.
  • 03 May - 09 May
  • 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Sir George Williams
This seminar series in university teaching will prepare graduate students for an academic teaching career.

The estimated time commitment is 57 hours, including in-class time, readings and assignments.
 
For further workshop information, contact the Centre for Teaching & Learning at teaching@concordia.ca.
  • 24 August - 30 August
  • 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Sir George Williams
Care is a shared responsibility between people. It crosses gender, race, and socio-economic status. Care is constructed through meaningful reciprocal exchanges. How can an ethic of care be implemented in classroom settings?
 
  • 06 October
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Online