Teaching Day

This annual event kicks of the start of the Fall term offering professional development for Brock University Sessional Instructors, Teaching Assistants, Lab Demonstrators, Course Coordinators, Marker/Graders, and Tutorial Leaders from all disciplines.

New and returning teaching staff are invited to join us!

Teaching Day 2025

Wednesday, September 3 – 9:00am-12:15pm

TIMEEVENT INFORMATIONLOCATION
9:00amRegistrationRankin Family Pavilion (RFP) Atrium
9:00-9:45amWelcome, Networking & RefreshmentsRankin Family Pavilion (RFP) 214/215
9:45-11:00amSession #1 - choice of 1 of the following (1 credit)
1. Brightspace for TAsLibrary Classroom A (ST228)
2. What to Do in the First Seminar/Lab/Tutorial for new and returning TAsSchmon Tower (ST) 103
3. What is Universal Design for Learning and How to Use it in your Seminar or Lab for returning TAs and instructorsLibrary Classroom B (ST230)
11:00-11:15amBreak
11:15am-12:15pmSession #2 - choice of 1 of the following (1 credit)
1. Brightspace for TAsLibrary Classroom A (ST228)
2. Energizers and Active Learning for your Seminar/Lab/Tutorial for new and returning TAsSchmon Tower (ST) 103
3. Inclusive Pedagogical Strategies for returning TAs and instructorsLibrary Classroom B (ST230)

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Online Asynchronous Teaching Day Option

If you are unable to join us for Teaching Day on-campus, you can still access resources and workshops on our CPI Teaching and Learning Brightspace site. Resources include:

  • Welcome videos from the CPI team
  • Workshops
    • Preparing to Teach
    • What to do in the First Class
    • Brightspace for TAs
  • Campus Teaching-Related Resources
    • TA Handbook
    • Partners on campus

Join the Brightspace Site Now!

Join the online asynchronous CPI Brightspace site for TAs now to access these workshops and resources.

CPI Teaching and Learning Brightspace Site for TAs

Questions? Please feel free to contact us at [email protected]!