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First Meeting Agenda

Posted on April 17, 2025

A sample agenda for a first meeting an Instructor might hold with their teaching team.

File: First-Meeting-Agenda.docx

Observation Templates

Posted on April 17, 2025

Templates for formative teaching observation of TAs, either by peers or a Lead Instructor.

File: Observation-Templates.pdf

Pre-Teaching Checklist for TAs

Posted on April 17, 2025

TAs may use these questions to guide a conversation with their Instructor of Record and establish expectations and norms.

File: Pre-Teaching-Checklist-for-TAs.docx

Regular Team Meeting Agenda

Posted on April 17, 2025

A sample agenda for a regular meeting between an Instructor and their teaching team.

File: Regular-Team-Meeting-Agenda.docx

TA Expectations Template

Posted on April 17, 2025

A template for establishing and communicating expectations between Lead Instructors and TAs.

File: TA-Expectations-Template.docx

Welcome Email Template

Posted on April 17, 2025

A template for a brief welcome email that an Instructor might send to their TAs.

File: Welcome-Email-Template.docx

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