Graduate Assistant Teaching Professional Development Program
- 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.
The program has seven modules. By attending, participants will gain practical tools and strategies to design impactful lessons, creative assessments, and learning environments. 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 a certificate, draft their teaching philosophy, and obtain feedback and guidance from the facilitators.
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AI - Powered Technology in Education
This module explores adapting to AI in higher education, discussing ethical considerations, and assessing AI's potential for inclusivity and accessibility. It encourages creativity and sound judgment in using AI, employing strategies to address its impact on learning outcomes.
Nov. 2 I 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
L1126, The Teaching Centre
Inclusive Teaching
The Inclusive Teaching Module will focus on strategies to accommodate diverse backgrounds and abilities. Learn about Universal Design for Learning (UDL), cultural competency, and equitable assessment practices to foster an inclusive classroom environment.
Nov. 3 I 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
L1126, The Teaching Centre
Course Design
In this workshop Course Design, 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.
Nov. 4 I 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
L1126, The Teaching Centre
Syllabus Development
In this Syllabus Development workshop, you will learn the basics of designing and developing a courses syllabus suitable for online and traditional delivery. This 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.
Nov. 5 I 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
L1126, The Teaching Centre
Lesson Planning
In this workshop about 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.
Nov. 16 I 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
L1126, The Teaching Centre
Assessment Development
Explore educational assessment evolution in response to artificial intelligence technologies. Learn about AI-influenced evaluation criteria and develop skills for effective grading and feedback in technology-enhanced learning environments. This workshop supports your professional development through critical reflection on how AI tools reshape assessment practices while maintaining high academic standards for education.
Nov. 17 I 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
L1126, The Teaching Centre
Class Management Strategies
In this 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.
Nov. 18 I 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
L1126, The Teaching Centre
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!