2026 University of Toronto Teaching & Learning Symposium

Special Session

4.4 In Conversation with the Graduate Student Course Instructors

2026-04-15T09:05:27-04:00

Moderator:Moaz Shoura, PhD Candidate, Course Instructor Coordinator, Teaching Assistants’Training Program Course Instructor Teaching Excellence Award Shortlisted Candidates In thisroundtable session, we will engage in conversation with graduate student courseinstructors at the University of Toronto’s and hear their approach to teachingchallenges and building learning communities. Panelists include the CourseInstructor Coordinator at the Teaching Assistants’ Training Program (TATP) andshortlisted candidates for the 2026 CourseInstructor Teaching Excellence Award (mailto:https://tatp.utoronto.ca/awards/ci-award/), which is given annually by the TATP tothe top graduate student course instructors across the University of Torontocampuses. The panelists will join us to reflect on their teaching experienceand share with us their top strategies [...]

4.4 In Conversation with the Graduate Student Course Instructors2026-04-15T09:05:27-04:00

1.6 A Conversation on Teaching with U of T’s Emerging Educators

2026-04-15T09:05:24-04:00

What does exceptional teaching look like at the start of anacademic career? Join recipients of the CherylRegehr Early Career Teaching Award (ECTA) (https://www.provost.utoronto.ca/awards-funding/university-of-toronto-early-career-teaching-award/) for a dynamic conversation oncreativity, commitment and impact in the classroom. Representing diversedisciplines and approaches, these early career educators will share insightsinto their teaching practices, the challenges and opportunities they encounteras they grow as instructors, and the strategies they use to engage students inmeaningful ways. Through candid reflections and practical ideas, this paneloffers fresh perspectives on fostering impactful student learning whilenavigating the many demands of early academic life. Panelists will be announced soon.

1.6 A Conversation on Teaching with U of T’s Emerging Educators2026-04-15T09:05:24-04:00
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