Fundamentals of TAship
Establishing a Positive TA Experience Working with Faculty Members: Dos and Don’ts
- Session Format:
- Online
Explore how to build strong working relationships with faculty in online courses. This session helps TAs identify key elements of effective collaboration, address common challenges, and develop clear communication strategies.
Upcoming Dates - "Establishing a Positive TA Experience Working with Faculty Members: Dos and Don'ts"
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- Online
- Date
- January 12, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Facilitators
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Shaya Golparian
Educational Developer: TA Development Programs, CTLT -
Holly Bergeron-Dumaine
Graduate Facilitator, PhD Student, School of Music
Marking, Assessment, and Feedback as a TA
- Session Format:
- Online
Learn practical approaches to marking, assessment, and feedback as a TA. We will discuss rubrics, calibration, and tools for supporting students, along with strategies to manage workload, prevent burnout, and navigate marking responsibilities with confidence.
Upcoming Dates - "Marking, Assessment, and Feedback as a TA"
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- Online
- Date
- January 12, 2026
- Time
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Facilitators
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Joey Manaligod
Graduate Facilitator, PhD Candidate in Psychology
AI in Teaching and Learning Spaces
- Session Format:
- In-Person
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 - "AI in Teaching and Learning Spaces"
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- In-person
- Date
- January 14, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Facilitators
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Kenny Chiu
Graduate Facilitator, PhD Candidate in Statistics -
Esther Rooda
Graduate Facilitator, PhD Candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Time Management Skills for Graduate Students and TAs
- Session Format:
- In-Person
Balancing TA duties and grad school can be challenging. This session offers practical strategies to manage distractions, prioritize tasks, and build effective time management habits through guided reflection and collaborative activities.
Upcoming Dates - "Time Management Skills for Graduate Students and TAs"
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- In-person
- Date
- January 14, 2026
- Time
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Facilitators
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Ekaterina Filatov
Graduate Facilitator, PhD Student in Cell Development and Biology
Supporting Multilingual Learners
- Session Format:
- Online
Supporting multilingual learners requires clear communication and intentional scaffolding. This session helps TAs address common challenges, model academic language, and use small teaching moves that strengthen comprehension and participation.
Upcoming Dates - "Supporting Multilingual Learners"
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- Online
- Date
- January 16, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Facilitators
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Brooke Hoppstock-Mattson
PhD Candidate in Earth, Ocean, Atmospheric Sciences, Lead Graduate Facilitator
Facilitating Discussions
- Session Format:
- Online
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 - "Facilitating Discussions"
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- Online
- Date
- January 16, 2026
- Time
- 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Facilitators
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Jacquelina DaSilva
Graduate Facilitator, MSc Candidate in Zoology