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 reached over 1,400 instructors, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and staff members through a variety of cross-disciplinary, institution-wide events and programs, including our annual conference that was attended by 422 participants! 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)
Effective Lesson Plans (CTE1202)
Want to learn how to plan lessons that actively engage students? Learn a practical and adaptable lesson planning model in the Effective Lesson Plans (CTE1202) workshop. Participants complete the 2-3 hour self-paced module and activities online, followed by a 1.5-hour live session.
Integrating GenAI in Assessments - (CTE7551)
This workshop introduces educators to a structured framework for integrating AI into course assessments, using a modified version of Perkins' AI Assessment Scale to facilitate transparent discussions about AI use with students. Participants will engage in hands-on activities to explore appropriate AI tools and approaches for their specific classroom contexts.
CTE News
Research from CTE staff members
Donna Ellis, CTE’s Director and Annik Bilodeau, Educational Developer, Research and Consulting have each recently published and have been recognized for their research.
CTE awarded Green Office Platinum status for 2025
We are pleased to announce that we have maintained the Platinum certification in the Green Office program.
A Retiring Individual; or, Reflections on My Soon-to-Be-Finished Time at CTE
Mark Morton reflects on his upcoming retirement.