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Professionalism and Communication Workshop for Graduate Students and TAs Online
Whether you are a new or seasoned educator, navigating boundaries and building respectful relationships are paramount to a successful and meaningful learning environment.
This workshop will explore helpful strategies and tools around effective communication and professionalism with your students including email etiquette, meeting and interacting with students, and communication with the course instructor.
The session will also provide space to discuss strategies to introduce yourself, get to know students, and help create a supportive, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
This session can be used towards completing the Red Maple Program for Emerging Educators.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, successful participants should be able to:
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Use effective professional communication skills during interactions with students and course instructors, including email communications and in-person or virtual meetings
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Apply practical strategies to build rapport and create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Note: If you have a @guelphhumber.ca email address and are unable to register, please contact the Office of Teaching and Learning (otl@uoguelph.ca) with the name of the program you’d like to register for, and we will complete the registration on your behalf
- Date:
- Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Time:
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Audience:
- Graduate Students Teaching Assistants
- Categories:
- Workshop