Fall 2012 TA Orientation
Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Overview:

At this orientation, graduate teaching assistants were introduced to basic principles of teaching and related responsibilities and learned about campus support resources. Click here to view the original flyer.

Orientation Handouts:

General Sessions

• Preparing to Teach and Support Learning 
  • See also: Overview of Teaching and Related Responsibilities Quick Tip
• Managing Your Classroom Effectively
  • Tips for Reducing or Responding to Conflict in the Classroom
  • Definition of Classroom Disruption from the 2012-2013 catalog
  • Article: Setting Clear Standards for Students
  • See also: Promoting and Maintaining Classroom Civility Quick Tip
• Reducing Barriers for Students with Disabilities
• Assisting Students with Emotional/Behavioral Concerns
  
  • See also: Recognizing and Assisting Students in Emotional Distress Quick Tip
• Using Library Resources for Teaching
• Handling Academic Misconduct and Disruptive Students

Breakout Sessions

• Teaching with Technology
• Providing Teaching-Related Support
• Presenting/Communicating Effectively
• Teaching Strategies for Engaging Students
• Planning a Course

Last Updated: 08/08/2012