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.
- Instructors will earn credits towards the Instructor Certificate Program in University Teaching and Learning.
- TAs participating in the workshops and activities will earn credits towards the certificates in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.
New and returning teaching staff are invited to join us!
Teaching Day 2026
Thursday, September 10 – 9:00am-12:15pm
| TIME | EVENT INFORMATION | LOCATION |
| 9:00am | Registration | Rankin Family Pavilion (RFP) Atrium |
| 9:00-9:45am | Welcome, Networking & Refreshments | Rankin Family Pavilion (RFP) 214/215 |
| 9:45-11:00am | Session #1 - choice of 1 of the following (1 credit) | |
| 1. Brightspace for TAs | Library Classroom A (ST228) | |
| 2. What to Do in the First Seminar/Lab/Tutorial for new and returning TAs | Rankin Family Pavilion (RFP) 214/215 | |
| 3. What is Universal Design for Learning and How to Use it in your Seminar or Lab for returning TAs and instructors | Library Classroom B (ST230) | |
| 4. Ambassador of Campus Well-Being: Information for TAs from the Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre | Rankin Family Pavilion (RFP) 216 | |
| 11:00-11:15am | Break | |
| 11:15am-12:15pm | Session #2 - choice of 1 of the following (1 credit) | |
| 1. Energizers and Active Learning for your Seminar/Lab/Tutorial for new and returning TAs | Rankin Family Pavilion (RFP) 214/215 | |
| 2. Inclusive Pedagogical Strategies for returning TAs and instructors | Library Classroom B (ST230) | |
| 3. Academic Integrity | Rankin Family Pavilion (RFP) 216 |
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
Questions? Please feel free to contact us at [email protected]