Graduate Assistant Teaching Professional Development Program
IMPACT stands for Innovation, Mentorship, Planning, Assessment, Collaboration, and Technology in Teaching and Learning, and it was designed to support and enhance participants' professional development.
This workshop will help participants:
- Reflect critically and apply best practices in teaching.
- Navigate the implications of AI in education, including ethical and inclusive considerations.
- Design courses for both online and in-person settings.
- Plan comprehensive syllabi and effective assessment strategies.
- Foster inclusive classrooms using Universal Design for Learning and equitable assessment.
- Build lesson plans and facilitation skills for diverse student needs.
- Manage classrooms and promote student engagement.
By attending, participants will gain practical tools and strategies to design impactful lessons, creative assessments, and learning environments. The program has seven modules (click on each link below to register):
- November 2, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM - Exploring the Implications and Considerations of AI-Powered Technology in Education
- November 3, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM - Inclusive Teaching
- November 4, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM - Course Design
- November 5, 2026 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM - Syllabus Development
- November 16, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM - Lesson Planning
- November 17, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM - Assessment Development
- November 18, 2026, 2:00 PM to 03:30 PM - Class Management Strategies
Location: L1126, The Teaching Centre
Participants can register via myexperience.uleth.ca and complete individual sessions, but we encourage them to attend all seven workshops in the series to build a well-rounded foundation in teaching, earn the Excellence in Teaching Certificate, draft their teaching philosophy, and obtain feedback and guidance from the facilitators.
For more information contact Diana Letts , the Teaching Centre, or visit myexperience.uleth.ca to register for the next IMPACT workshop series. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow as an educator and make a lasting impact in your classroom!