Teaching Assistant Training

Offered biannually in January and September, these workshops provide opportunities for you to develop your teaching skills, connect with your peers, and enhance your experience as a Teaching Assistant (TA). Workshops cover a range of topics, such as teaching strategies, maintaining positive learning environments for your students, supporting student engagement in learning, grading and assessment, and more!

NOTE: Only first-time TAs will be paid for participating in the following training sessions and are eligible for a maximum of 3 hours of paid training.

Resources for Teaching Assistants: Important links and information 


myCourses Essentials for Teaching Assistants
All Teaching Assistants should now have access to myCourses Essentials. Log in to myCourses to access myCourses Essentials, a new online resource for TAs. If you do not have access, please complete the following form.

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As a McGill student, your participation in full to activities such as training workshops and volunteering are tracked on your Co-Curricular Record (CCR)! Having your co-curricular activities listed in one document can help you revise your CV or cover letter, prepare for interviews, and explore career options. Learn how to leverage this important document through myInvolvement, and make your training count!
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