Welcome to Carleton University’s Teaching Assistant (TA) website. TAs are on the front line of teaching, and contribute greatly to undergraduate education at Carleton. This website was specifically created to help support your work as a teaching assistant and keep you informed of the resources, support measures and initiatives to aid in your personal and professional development.

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Go to our TA Awards page to nominate a TA HERE

 

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Experiential Learning in the Classroom

By: Edna Tehranzadeh, Health: Science, Technology and Policy, Faculty of Science   Traditionally, learning in the classroom has taken a passive approach. If one were to picture a classroom setting, an image of an instructor standing at the front of the... More

By: Edna Tehranzadeh, Health: Science, Technology and Policy, Faculty of Science   Traditionally, learning in the classroom has taken a passive approach. If one were to picture a classroom setting, an image of an instructor standing at the front of the room would come to mind. The professor delivers the course content while students... More

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019

The Case for a Universal Design for Learning at Carleton University

By: Margaret Janse Van Rensburg, School of Social Work   The Canadian Human Rights Act (R.S.C. 1985) legislates that all people should have equitable opportunities regardless of ability.... More

By: Margaret Janse Van Rensburg, School of Social Work   The Canadian Human Rights Act (R.S.C. 1985) legislates that all people should have equitable opportunities regardless of ability. It institutes that plans should be made to adapt services, facilities, premises, equipment or operations to meet the needs of persons arising from a disability,” and... More

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Monday, July 22, 2019

Registration for the Fall 2019 Cohort of “Preparing to Teach” Is Now Open!

Registration for the Fall 2019 cohort of our Preparing to Teach (PTT) certificate program is now open! PTT is a blended program specifically... More

Registration for the Fall 2019 cohort of our Preparing to Teach (PTT) certificate program is now open! PTT is a blended program specifically designed to help PhD candidates prepare for the teaching components of a career in academia. This 10-week program, which consists of weekly 2-3 hour meetings plus a significant weekly online component, allows... More

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