Welcome! Congratulations on becoming a Teaching Assistant!
Being a teaching assistant means you have the possibility to change a student’s academic journey for the better. Students often look to their TAs for help with class material and guidance and support for the course in general. You are an important piece of the puzzle that leads to student success in university. You help clarify and solidify concepts, you give hands-on learners a chance to learn the material in a way that suits them best, and your passion in the subject may inspire a student to follow the same path as you. The work you do for the students, such as preparing material, giving them tips and advice on how to learn difficult concepts, and providing students with good feedback is critical for their growth and improvement as learners. At Queen’s Engineering, we look to provide students with the best experience and education they can get, and it is with your help that we can reach this goal and support the engineers of tomorrow.
Please confirm with your supervisor or review your Teaching Assistant Form to confirm if you are required to complete this training.
You are encouraged to complete this training early in your TA contract. To be compensated, you must complete the training by February 7, 2025.
| Content | Paid Time | Compensation Requirement | |
| Module 1: Introduction | 15 minutes | Must have enrolled with Staff ID | |
| Module 2: Job Specific Training | 4.25 hours | Must achieve 85% or higher on TAPD Test (grade is auto-submitted) | |
| Module 3: Employer Specific Training | AODA Suite (Accessible Customer Service, Access Forward, Human Rights 101, Accessible Instruction for Educators) | 3.5 hours | Submit record of completion for each of the 4 training elements |
| It Takes All of Us | Sexual Violence Prevention | 1 hour | Submit record of completion | |
| Anti-Racism Training | 1 hour | Submit record of completion | |
| Health and Safety Awareness | 1.5 hours | Achieve 75% on test, submit record of completion |
Upon the successful completion of the test and training, you are eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion. You will be able to access the certificate in onQ and a copy will be sent to your email. Emails will be sent out approximately 3-5 weeks after the final deadline for submission of TAPD requirements.
If you have any questions about the TA Training, please contact the Engineering Teaching and Learning Team at etlt@queensu.ca .
5. Open the course and begin the training modules.