TA Project

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Have you starting teaching a lab, a class, or a recitation section this semester and want to discuss some questions that have come up? This session is specifically designed to explore common teaching moments you might encounter as a first-time TA. We will share some tips and tricks for a great first- time teaching experience!

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In this workshop, we will discuss how to manage your time as a Teaching Assistant, as well as how to find a balance your roles as a TA, student, and researcher. We will discuss strategies and tools for both short-term and long-term time management.

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During this session, we will discuss several ways to incorporate inclusive elements in course syllabi. We will consider research and pedagogy that demonstrate the importance of inclusivity in course design for improving student outcomes, engagement, and classroom dynamics. We will focus on how to make course design, policies, assignments, instructor information, and language more inclusive and equitable for students.

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This workshop explores the purposes of a diversity statement for academic employment, reviews pedagogical practices for teaching diverse students, and examines how scholars can talk about diversity in their teaching and research. Armed with this information, participants review and critique sample diversity statements before work-shopping their own ideas and drafts of the diversity statement. Participants should bring any materials related to the diversity statement that they have already prepared.

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This interactive session will help you consider and design your Teaching Philosophy Statement which is an integral component of the job application for faculty positions

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One responsibility of a TA is to make sure that all students have the opportunity to succeed in the classroom by working with the Office of Disability Services (ODS) to offer reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. This workshop, co-led by experienced TAs and ODS, will familiarize TAs with the accommodations process and discuss the resources available to TAs and students.

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Summer classes present TAs with different challenges and opportunities, both in person and online. Because these courses have both a compressed time period and longer classes, instructors need to find different ways of presenting their material. This workshop will present ways to teach effectively during the summer, in a traditional classroom and in an online classroom.

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Growth mindset, or the belief that our abilities are malleable rather than set in stone, has become an educational buzzword in the past decade. This workshop addresses misconceptions of what it means to have a growth mindset and explores the benefits of adopting a growth mindset for both students and instructors. Additionally, the workshop will introduce actionable ways that instructors can create a classroom environment in which all students feel they can learn and grow.

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During this workshop we will discuss tips and strategies for maintaining effective communication between TAs and faculty members. We will focus on discussing expectations with your faculty member, important questions to ask in the beginning of the semester, as well as maintaining effective communication throughout the semester.

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Digital materials like Microsoft Word docs, PowerPoint presentations, PDFs, and videos are commonly used in face-to-face and online classes alike. But what many don’t realize is these documents may be difficult to access for students with disabilities. For students to learn in your course, the first step is ensuring access to content. In this workshop, we will go over best practices, tools, and strategies to ensure that your audience can gather information regardless of device, software, or disability. For this hands-on session, please bring your own device to try creating accessible materials, as well as examples of images, documents (Word and/or PDF!), or videos from your own courses.

The workshop will be hosted on Zoom or WebEx.