Comprehensive Teaching Assistant Training Guidelines and Best Practices
This document outlines essential guidelines for Teaching Assistants (TAs) at RSMAS, led by Johnna Infanti, Kristine Stump, and Holly Perryman. The training session runs from August 20 to August 23, 2012. All TAs must complete online training and meet with faculty before classes commence. Responsibilities include maintaining office hours, participating in at least two teaching activities, and performing evaluations with instructors mid-semester and at the end. Additionally, TAs are eligible for year-end awards, encouraging professional growth through leadership opportunities in subsequent training sessions.
Comprehensive Teaching Assistant Training Guidelines and Best Practices
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RSMAS TA Training Lead by JohnnaInfanti, Kristine Stump, and Holly Perryman August 20, 2012 – August 23 2012
TA Guidelines • TA’s are required to complete online TA training (will be contacted via email). • Foreign students are required to pass a ‘Speak Test’ (will be contacted via email). • Meet with Faculty BEFORE the first day of class to discuss duties / expectations.
TA Guidelines • Set up and maintain consistent office hours. Have the instructor add your name, contact info., and office hours (location & time) to the course syllabus. • Attend the first day of class to be introduced to students. • TA’s must have a minimum of 2 significant teaching opportunities during the semester (e.g., a lecture, discussion section, or lab). For more ideas, see Appendix A.
TA Guidelines • It is recommended that a mid-semester evaluation is preformed with the faculty instructor (see Appendix C). • It is required that a end-of-semester evaluation is preformed with the instructor (see website for form). This includes a discussion with the Instructor afterwards.
Acknowledgement • TA end of year Awards • Three categories: • Undergraduate Lecture • Undergraduate Lab • Graduate Course • Winner will be given the opportunity to lead the TA training the following year.
