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Teaching Dossiers

The teaching dossier is the place to present your narrative of your teaching! This is what you use to demonstrate your effectiveness in the learning environment and commitment to teaching, all supported by evidence.

To create a comprehensive teaching dossier, you'll need to focus on three areas:

  • Approach to Teaching
  • Teaching Responsibilities and Contributions
  • Evidence Provided

For a detailed look at how you can address each area, check out the Teaching Dossier Tip Sheet!

 

Best Practices

Start Early

Start working on your dossier as soon as possible. It can take more time than expected to compile the information that is included in a teaching dossier.

Save Teaching Artifacts

Keep a folder on your computer to save various artefacts related to your teaching practice. They can serve as reminders of past accomplishments or could even be appended to your dossier.

  • It may also be helpful to keep a running document of achievements and related activities in this folder for your reference.

Engage in Professional Development

Professional development opportunities can help you acquire the vocabulary to describe aspects of your teaching practice while also providing new insights and ideas.

Connect with Colleagues

Connect with a colleague who has already developed a teaching dossier to ask about strategies and approaches that worked well for them.

Attend Workshops and Training

Attend workshops and training sessions provided by the Office of the Provost.