University of Toronto

We have links to a number of teaching and grading tip sheets below and encourage you to make use of these materials. We are also available for individual consultation. You may have some general questions about teaching, time management, or expectations of a TA. We also invite you to check our upcoming workshops for sessions of interest to you.

Academic Integrity & the Role of the TA
Responding to Student Diversity
The First Class
Time Management in the Classroom
Your Relationship with the Course Instructor
Questioning Techniques
Icebreakers: Getting to Know Your Class
What Comes Before Marking?
Preparing Students for Exams
Handling Common Student Complaints
Effective Lab Teaching

Marking: tip sheets for teaching assistants in the sciences, social sciences and humanities to help get you through tough marking periods.

For Teaching Assistants in the Humanities or Social Sciences
Halfway There: Making the Most of Midterms 
Meeting the End-of-Term 
Grading at Your Best 
Leading Tutorials: Moderating Discussions 
Leading Tutorials: The First Day

University of Toronto Libraries: "Integrating Information Literacy into Your Course: A Guide for Faculty and Teaching Assistants"

All Teaching Assistants at the University of Toronto should also be aware of the university's policy on FIPPA (Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act), courtesy of the Office of the Vice-President and Provost.