Experiential and Transformative Learning

Facilitative Teaching

Online
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Explore what it means to teach with learners rather than at them. This session introduces facilitative teaching strategies, showing how small shifts in stance, language, and structure can foster curiosity, collaboration, and student ownership.


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    January 12, 2026
    12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

Social Class in Our Classrooms

In-Person
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This session examines how social class influences students’ access, time, and agency in learning. TAs will discuss strategies to address class-related challenges, respond supportively as issues arise, and foster greater class awareness through their teaching.


Upcoming Dates

  • In-person
    January 13, 2026
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators

Games as Teaching Tools

In-Person
Series:

Explore how play can transform learning. We will try a sample activity and discuss how TAs can adapt playful strategies to engage students, support understanding, and build collaboration. Leave with practical ideas for integrating games into your teaching.


Upcoming Dates

  • In-Person
    January 13, 2026
    12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

  • Hans Ghezzi
    Graduate Facilitator, PhD Candidate in Bioinformatics

Experiential Learning Through Creativity and Reflection

In-Person
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Discover how creativity and reflection can enrich learning. TAs will examine experiential approaches and design activities that strengthen engagement, foster critical thinking, and encourage students to take greater ownership of their learning.


Upcoming Dates

  • In-Person
    January 13, 2026
    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Facilitators

AI in Teaching and Learning Spaces

In-Person
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This session invites TAs to reflect on how AI tools, including ChatGPT, shape teaching and learning. Participants will examine benefits and challenges, experiment with AI platforms, and consider ways to integrate AI thoughtfully into classroom activities.


Upcoming Dates

  • In-person
    January 14, 2026
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators

  • Kenny Chiu
    Graduate Facilitator, PhD Candidate in Statistics
  • Esther Rooda
    Graduate Facilitator, PhD Candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Neurodiversity and Inclusive Teaching

In-Person
Series:

Learn how small teaching choices can better support neurodivergent students. This session offers practical strategies for communication, course design, and assignment setup, helping TAs build more inclusive and accessible learning experiences.


Upcoming Dates

  • In-Person
    January 15, 2026
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators

Developing a Classroom Community

In-Person
Series:

Building an inclusive learning environment starts with understanding how bias shows up in our teaching. This session offers TAs practical strategies for self-awareness, equitable communication, and fostering a strong sense of belonging in the classroom.


Upcoming Dates

  • In-Person
    January 15, 2026
    12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

  • Lesley Wong
    Graduate Facilitator, PhD Candidate in Curriculum and Pedagogy, Faculty of Education

Facilitating Discussions

Online
Series:

Teacher Discourse Moves offer a clear way to understand how instructors shape discussion. This session helps TAs apply these strategies in tutorials, labs, and online settings while addressing common challenges and building student-centered conversations.


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    January 16, 2026
    12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators