TA Resources
TA Training Workshop Schedule
Monday, August 20, 2012
TA Training Day 1: The Basics
SLAB Seminar Room: 10am–1pm
Lead by Johnna Infanti, Holly Perryman, Kristine Stump, including:
- Introduction
- Learning Theories (Naomi Iuhasz-Valez)
- Classroom Culture
- Classroom Management
- Assessment
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
TA Training Day 2: Presentations and Labs
SLAB Seminar Room: 10am–1pm
Including:
- Lecture Organization and Preparation (Dr. Ben Kirtman)
- Lecture Presentation (Dr. Gary Hitchcock)
- Technology in the Classroom (Dr. Keene Haywood)
- Technology in the Classroom (Webpages, Matlab, Wikis)
- Labs Skills
- Conclusions and Discussion
Wednesday or Thursday, August 22–23, 2012
TA Training Day 3: Breakout practice groups
MPO Conference Room (Wednesday, Aug 22, 2012): 9am–3pm
SLAB Seminar Room (Thursday, Aug 23, 2012): 9am–3pm
Smaller breakout groups will meet for a 2-hour time block to give a practice (10-min) presentation on their TA course subject. Their presentation will be followed by constructive feedback from the group. Faculty instructors are encouraged to attend their TA’s practice presentation.
Breakout group schedules will be posted before training begins.
Group 1 — 9am–11am
Group 2 — 11am–1pm (Bring a lunch!)
Group 3 — 1pm–3pm
Please note: Dates are final, but times are subject to change.
