TA orientation
UD sets orientation for newly appointed graduate teaching assistants Aug. 24
8:36 a.m., June 23, 2015--The University of Delaware will hold orientation for new incoming graduate teaching assistants (TAs) on Monday, Aug. 24, at Gore Hall.
Many first-time TAs can often feel uncertain about the tasks ahead of them. The New Graduate TA Orientation, to be held from 1-6 p.m., raises awareness of expectations of UD students, models effective teaching practices, facilitates peer mentoring and networking, and offers instructional resources to create a smooth transition into teaching assistants’ new roles.
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Sessions will be facilitated by 25 Teaching Assistant Fellows, who are experienced TAs and graduate student instructors. It is expected that about 200 new TAs will participate.
TA Orientation is organized by the Center for Teaching and Assessment of Learning (CTAL) as part of the Office of Graduate and Professional Education’s orientation program for incoming graduate students.
Other services provided to graduate students by CTAL throughout the academic year include courses, workshops and First Friday Roundtables designed to advance the students’ pedagogical, academic and professional progress.
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