University of Ottawa

Centre for University Teaching

Teaching and Learning Support Services

We are pleased to present the fifth edition of the Handbook for Professors at the University of Ottawa. This online manual is your best source for general information on teaching, basic academic and administrative policies and procedures.

• Table of Contents
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• University of Ottawa
• Foreword
• Acknowledgements
• Introduction to the Fifth Edition
• The University of Ottawa
• Mission Statement
• Vision 2010
• University Statement on Teaching
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• Chapters
• 1. University Teaching
• 2. How We Learn
• 3. Approaches to Teaching
• 4. Teaching Small Groups
• 5. Teaching Large Classes
• 6. Conducting Practicals, Labs and Tutorials
• 7. Using Technology and Learning Materials
• 8. Planning and Delivering Your Course
• 9. Assessing Your Students
• 10. Assessing and Developing Your Teaching Skills
• 11. Dealing With Difficult Teaching Situations
• 12. Teaching Part-time
• 13. The Teaching Assistantship
• 14. Teaching in Canada For First Time
• 15. Diversity and Ethics
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• Appendix
• A1. university of Ottawa Organization Chart
• A2. Academic Staff by Faculty, Rank and Gender
• A3. Faculties and Departments
• A4. Number of Students by Faculty, Fields of Study and Language in Use
• B. Libraries, Collections and resource Centres
• C. Campus Services and Resources
• D. Persons responsible for scheduling in faculties, schools and departments
• E. Policy on sexual harassment
• F. Occupational Health and Safety Policy
• G. Policy on treatment of graduate students on non-academic and non-employment issues
• H. University Regulations on Academic Fraud
• I. University Regulations on Course Evaluation
• J. University of Ottawa Award for Excellence in Teaching
• K. Part-Time Professor of the Year Award
• L. Teaching and Learning Grants Program
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• Bibliography
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• Web Resources