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Teaching methods


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 (May 1 - May 7, 2024)
  • Wednesday, May 1 - in-person session (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
  • Thursday, May 2 - in-person session (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
  • Friday, May 3 - in-person session (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
  • Monday, May 6 - in-person session (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
  • Tuesday, May 7 - 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.
  • 01 May - 07 May
  • 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Sir George Williams

Teaching assistantship


Join some of Concordia’s seasoned teaching and research assistants for a workshop on the “small print” of being a TA or RA: explaining union membership, how contracts and workload forms work, what are your rights as a student worker at Concordia, and how to navigate common work-place problems like boundaries and overwork. You’ll meet other students with experience working at Concordia and organizing in unions, and you'll have plenty of extra time to ask them all your burning questions.
 
This workshops is designed primarily to help orient workers who are currently signing their first contracts, but could also be useful to anyone with more experience who has outstanding doubts or concerns regarding their workload.
  • 27 September
  • 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Online
What makes a productive critique? What are some effective approaches for leading 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.
  • 28 September
  • 10:30 AM - 12:30 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.
 
  • 31 January
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Online

Teaching methods


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

The total estimated time commitment for all sections is approximately 57 hours. This includes 35 hours of instruction + 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 will receive a 35 hour certificate upon completion of seminar requirements. These requirements include attendance to all classes and completion of other instructional activities and assignments.

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

  • 24 April - 30 April
  • 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Sir George Williams

This 90-minute webinar will start with a presentation co-facilitated by two Indigenous Advisors at Concordia on creating safe learning spaces for Indigenous students in the classroom.  The second part of the webinar will provide the opportunity for participant sharing and discussion. The aim of this workshop is to provide participants with an understanding of what cultural safety means for Indigenous students in the classroom and explore why it is important for you to learn in your capacity as graduate students who may be peers and/or Teaching Assistants in the classroom.

  • 22 February
  • 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
  • Online
This session is designed to provide Teaching Assistants with practical tips and a variety of strategies that will enable them to assume their roles with greater confidence. Each topic will be presented in a Lightening Round from CTL staff and seasoned TA’s to cover a range of contexts and TA scenarios. Topic presentations will be followed with open Q&A sessions for participants.
 
Whether you are newly hired or already have experience, this webinar will help you (further) develop your skillset and help you feel more comfortable and confident in your role.
  • 13 September
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • 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.
 
  • 14 September
  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Online
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 (May 1 - May 7, 2024)
  • Wednesday, May 1 - in-person session (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
  • Thursday, May 2 - in-person session (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
  • Friday, May 3 - in-person session (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
  • Monday, May 6 - in-person session (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
  • Tuesday, May 7 - 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.
  • 23 August - 29 August
  • 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Sir George Williams