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The letter should also include their contact information so that Toronto Metropolitan University can easily follow up to ask more questions, if necessary.\nWe suggest that the following points are included in a reference letter:\nRelations:\nCan you tell me about how long you have known the candidate for and in what capacity?\nIn what areas would the candidate require development and/or support to be successful?\nIs there anything you would like to share with us about the candidate?\nEducation Specification:\nToronto Metropolitan University is one of Canada’s leading universities for innovation. Please comment on the candidate’s innovative teaching approaches or initiatives.\nTell me about the candidate’s contribution to their own professional associations and participation at conferences.\nHow would you describe the candidate’s overall performance in their studies/academic career to date?\nPlease comment on what the candidate has done to maintain currency in their field/profession?\nToronto Metropolitan University is a career-focused university. What type of experience does the candidate have in clinical supervision of students?\nInteractions:\nHow well does the candidate work with colleagues, students, and administrative staff?\nHave you observed the candidate’s interaction with students inside and outside the classroom? If so, please tell me about how they interact with students and about their teaching style. If their interaction has been limited with students, can you please tell us about their potential in this area?\nOur student population at Toronto Metropolitan University is extremely diverse. Tell me about the candidate’s experience in interacting/teaching with a diverse student population?\nAchievements:\nCan you please give me concrete examples, from your perspective, about the candidate’s achievements and major contributions to their area of teaching and/or community and/or professional field or discipline?\nPosition Specific:\nWhen the candidate told you about this position and their experience visiting our campus, what were your thoughts about the fit for them in this role?","cbCaia2ZoQqKxSpR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaia2ZoQqKxSpR","docx",15093,"English","# Reference Letter\n## Relations\n## Education Specification\n## Interactions\n## Achievements\n## Position Specific","[{\"question\":\"What should a referee mention about their relationship with the candidate?\",\"answer\":\"The referee should state how long they have known the candidate and in what capacity, and they should highlight the candidate’s skills, abilities, and talents.\"},{\"question\":\"Which education and professional topics are included in the recommended format?\",\"answer\":\"The format asks for comments on innovative teaching approaches, contributions to professional associations and conference participation, overall academic performance to date, maintaining currency in the field, and experience in clinical supervision of students.\"},{\"question\":\"What interaction and achievement details should be provided?\",\"answer\":\"The referee should describe how the candidate works with colleagues, students, and administrative staff, including classroom and outside-class interactions and teaching style. 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