
Welcome to the Centre for Teaching Excellence
The University of Waterloo's Centre for Teaching Excellence collaborates with individuals, academic departments, and academic support units to foster capacity and community around teaching and to promote an institutional culture that values effective teaching and meaningful learning.
Last year, CTE provided 2464 consultations to 978 instructors, graduate students, and staff members! See our other "vital statistics" for that year!
Upcoming Workshops & Events
Teaching Dossiers for Graduate Students & Postdocs (ongoing)
Writing a statement of teaching philosophy and teaching dossier are excellent ways to reflect on who you are as an instructor and consider your growth and development with regards to teaching.
Mode: Online (self-paced course)
Supporting Student Mental Health [Inclusive Instruction Series] (CTE2259)
New Faculty Teaching Days Spring 2025
New Faculty Teaching Days will take place from Tuesday, August 12, 2025 to Thursday, August 14, 2025.
CTE News
Celebrating CUT Student Success at the Graduate/Postdoc Students Teaching in Higher Education Conference
We are proud to recognize graduate students from the Certificate in University Teaching (CUT) program whose educational projects were showcased at the inaugural Graduate/Postdoc Students Teaching in Higher Education Conference.
Conversations with Students about Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Tools
We’ve updated our teaching tip to help instructors use GenAI to support, deepen, and extend student learning.
What happens when students take charge of their learning?
Hear what students have to say about engaging in an experiential, self-directed, and reflective course framework (SLICCs).