Graduate Assistant Teaching Professional Development Program

 IMPACT's primary objective is to provide students with tangible skills to become educators. In our IMPACT workshop, grad students will learn how to effectively design a class, develop comprehensive syllabi, organize a strategic lesson plan and identify fundamental class management techniques to teach a course in their field of study. We have also added a new Module. Module 5 on AI-powered technology in teaching and learning. The program is divided into five modules, each divided into two sessions. The first session will focus on concept, theory, and discussion-based learning, while the second will focus on application and development.

Throughout the workshop, participants can collaborate and interact in hands-on activities using AI-powered technology, such as ChatGPT and other models, to identify possible opportunities and capabilities of this technology to be adapted in their teaching and assessment strategies. The main objective is to provide participants with practical and relevant strategies that can be applied to their current teaching processes or future courses.

 


 

 

GATPD - IMPACT Teaching and Learning Workshop

The name of our workshop, IMPACT, stands for Innovation, Mentorship, Planning, Assessment, Collaboration and Technology in Teaching and Learning. This workshop is designed to support graduate student professional development through critical reflection and application of best practices in teaching and learning.

In this workshop, you will learn essential skills such as class design, syllabus development, educational assessment, class/lesson planning, and class management. These skills are crucial for success as a future educator.

Through interactive sessions and hands-on activities, you will develop a deeper understanding of how to create engaging and effective learning experiences for your students. We will provide you with the tools and strategies you need to succeed in the classroom.

By participating in this workshop, you will be able to design effective syllabus and assessments that align with your course learning objectives. You will also learn how to plan and deliver engaging and effective lessons that meet the needs of your students. Additionally, you will gain the skills necessary to manage your classroom effectively and create a positive learning environment for your students.

This workshop is a part of the GATPD IMPACT Teaching and Learning series, which provides training and support for graduate students entering Teaching Assistantships. In this series, you are encouraged to complete the four workshops of the IMPACT Teaching and Learning Program, as they were developed to provide fundamental teaching skills for new and current Teaching Assistants and course instructors.

Our FIVE core IMPACT Teaching and Learning workshops are:

1. Course Design and Syllabus Development

In this first workshop Course Design and Syllabus Development, you will learn the basics of designing and developing a course for online and traditional delivery and creating your Course Outline. This series of workshops aims to support your professional development by encouraging critical reflection and best practices that support the teaching and learning needs of undergraduate students per the University of Lethbridge's high standards. 

2. Educational Assessment

In this second workshop about Educational Assessment, you will learn about the different kinds of assessment and evaluation criteria. You will also develop the skills needed to grade assignments and give effective feedback. The objective of this series of workshops is to support your professional development by encouraging critical reflection and best practices that support the teaching and learning needs of undergraduate students in accordance with the University of Lethbridge's high standards.

3. Class/Lesson Planning

In this third workshop about Class/Lesson Planning, you will explore different frameworks for understanding effective teaching and build your facilitation skills through application and interactive tasks. The objective of this series of workshops is to support your professional development by encouraging critical reflection and best practices that support the teaching and learning needs of undergraduate students in accordance with the University of Lethbridge's high standards.

4. Class Management Strategies

In this fourth workshop about Class Management Strategies, you will identify and develop your class dynamic to facilitate learning while building positive interactions with your students in the classroom. This series of workshops aims to support your professional development by encouraging critical reflection and best practices that support the teaching and learning needs of undergraduate students per the University of Lethbridge's high standards. 

5. New Module! AI-Powered Technology in Teaching and Learning. 

We have added an AI in Teaching and Learning Module to explore the following themes: 

• Adapt to the opportunities and challenges of AI-powered technology in higher education. 

• Ignite discussions on the ethical and personal considerations of using ChatGPT/AI-powered technologies as teaching tools. 

• Assess the potential of AI-powered technologies for inclusivity and accessibility in higher education. 

• Encourage creativity and sound judgment in adapting to this technology proactively by employing pedagogical strategies and assessment techniques to address AI-powered implications in learning outcomes. 

• Support and empower new and future educators in developing courses and assessments considering AI-powered technologies.

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If you would like more information about the IMPACT workshops, please contact Diana Letts in the Teaching Centre.


THRIVE Workshops

The THRIVE Professional Development Program offers optional events, workshops, and other resources compliment your degree.

Visit the THRIVE website for more information.