TA Training

The training will help TAs acquire knowledge, skills, and confidence to cultivate engaged, equitable environments where all students (and teachers!) can thrive as they navigate the challenges and joys of learning. To this end, TAs will:

• Understand the importance and impact of good and sustainable teaching.
• Redefine good teaching as a process of designing student-centered learning experiences.
• Appreciate how Backward Design helps teachers intentionally create effective student learning experiences.
• As Relevant: Design a student-centered learning activity using Active Learning Frameworks.
• As Relevant: Use their knowledge of best practices to construct an effective lesson plan.
• Identify essential policies and resources relevant to your TA role.
• Connect personally with peers and an experienced teaching mentor.

Asynchronous Canvas modules, to be completed prior to the live training, include:

• • Intro to Pedagogy
  • Canvas Basics
  • TA Policies & Resources
  • Future Training Opportunities

Live Training Components:

• • Welcome from L&S
  • Panel Presentation: Equity & Inclusion for TAs
  • Panel Presentation: Common Challenges of being a TA and a Student (and what to do about them)
  • Experienced TA Q&A
  • Small group workshops, including:
    • Hands-on activities to explore important themes in teaching
    • Discussion of classroom challenges and common concerns

Departments wishing to learn more about what is covered in the training can reach out to Lynne Prost for access to the Canvas materials.