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.
"CTE is an outstanding centre that models excellence in educational development."— 2017 External Review
Upcoming Workshops & Events
Social Anxiety in the Classroom [Inclusive Instruction Series] (CTE1264)
Teaching Dossiers for Graduate Students and Postdocs
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)
Microteaching session (online in Zoom)
Fundamentals Microteaching Sessions provide participants the opportunity to practice delivering a 10-minute lesson and receive constructive feedback in a supportive, low-risk environment. This session is held online in Zoom.
CTE News
LITE Grant Recipients
Recipients of the latest round of LITE Grants have been announced!
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Registration now open for University of Waterloo Teaching & Learning Conference 2024
Registration is open for our 15th annual University of Waterloo Teaching and Learning Conference taking place on May 2, 2024, with a day of online workshops taking place on May 1, 2024.
Teaching Tips: Refreshed and Rejuvenated
CTE has been diligently upgrading, updating, and overhauling our 150+ Teaching Tips. Here are four newly refreshed ones!