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)
Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) SCI COM Modules - Online (CTE7039)
Join Madison as she walks attendees through the Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) modules that were created for Science back in 2023. Madison will chat about the vision behind the modules and the intended uses of these modules.
Enhancing Accessibility in Teaching and Learning Series #4: Accessibility in Very Large Classes
#4: Accessibility in Very Large Classes: This session will showcase how to implement accessibility practices for very large classes. It will also focus on the challenges of making accommodations in very large classes.
This series is a collaboration between the Centre for Extended Learning and the Centre for Teaching Excellence, with contributions from faculty and AccessAbility Services.
This webinar series will explore how faculty and staff are supporting and using practices for accessible teaching to benefit all students at the University of Waterloo. Each 1-hour session will include a half-hour presentation by staff or faculty and a half-hour of discussion.
CTE News
University of Waterloo Teaching and Learning Conference 2025: Registration Now Open!
16th Annual University of Waterloo Teaching and Learning Conference
April 30, 2025 - Online | May 1, 2025 - In-person
Disruption and Uncertainty as Drivers for Change
CTE PD Day on GenAI: Information, Perspiration, Reflection
The Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE) held its Winter 2025 Professional Development Day for CTE staff.
Amit & Meena Chakma Award for Exceptional Teaching by a Student
The deadline for the Amit & Meena Chakma Award for Exceptional Teaching by a Student is approaching: Friday, February 7. Click the title for details.