Preparing for Teaching

Low-Stakes Writing Activities

Purpose Low stakes writing exercises can be used to get the class thinking, to open the class, as here, and to make connections between previous learning and the new day’s

Giving Feedback on Written Work

A major component of the iterative writing process is giving and receiving feedback. Unfortunately, this can be one of the most challenging aspects of teaching for educators. How can instructors

Asking Effective Questions

Why Ask Questions? Asking and answering questions is a key ingredient in the learning process and in effective teaching. Using a variety of questions in the classroom can serve many

“I” Statement Based Feedback

Consultative feedback is based on “i” statements. This feedback should be… Objective “I was able to follow your explanation even though I don’t know calculus.” Realistic and concrete “I liked

Taken from: M. Weimer, Joan L. Parrett and Mary-Margaret Kerns (2002), How do I teach? Forms and activities for acquiring instructional input, Madison: Atwood Publishing. Interpretation Interpretive concerns are not

Seven Areas for TA Development

NOTE: Duties and responsibilities that must be reflected on the DDAH form are marked by * Roles and Responsibilities Review with your course TAs the Big Picture: what are the

Considerations and Questions for Your Pre-Course Meeting

NOTE: Duties and responsibilities that must be reflected on the DDAH form are marked by * Course Overview & Initial Tasks Before You Meet Your TAs What are the course

Your Relationship with the Course Instructor

As a staff member and representative of a course, you are also a representative of the course instructor’s policies. You are part of a teaching team, and it is important

Tutorial Design

When you are preparing to facilitate a tutorial or lab/practical, make sure to speak with the course instructor (CI) about their course and tutorial expectations, policies and schedule. The following

Course Instructor–Teaching Assistant Relationship

Developing and Managing an Effective Teaching Team Whether this is your first time as a graduate student Course Instructor working with one or more Teaching Assistants or you would like

Before You Mark

Helpful tips to make the grading process run smoothly. Establish Expectations With the professor Determine what criteria he or she wants you to use while evaluating student work. Guidance in

Time Management

Teaching assistants always have a long list of things we need to accomplish – and generally, too little time in which to do them. Here are some helpful hints on