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Fall 2012 TA Orientation / Training
The TA training program offered by the Teaching and Learning Center involves three components.
Phase 1 - ORIENTATION (IN PERSON)
This orientation offers new TAs a chance to hear from experienced teachers and graduate students. They will learn presentation skills using active learning and visual aids, while interacting with TAs from other disciplines.
Date: Thursday, August 23, 2012
Time: 8:30am – 12:15pm
Location: UC Ballroom UC 1.104
Phase 2 - SELF-PACED INSTRUCTION (ONLINE)
This training component includes several online modules that focus on different content/skill areas. To complete this phase, TAs will review the content and take a final quiz for each module. A final exam integrates questions from all modules.
Enrollment: TAs will be automatically enrolled in the online modules as soon as their TA appointments have been finalized by Human Resources. Detailed instructions to access the modules will be sent to TAs by email.
Phase 3 - FOLLOW-UP SESSION (IN PERSON)
This training component involves a follow-up session to:
- Offer TAs the chance to ask questions about issues they have experienced during their first month on the job.
- Give TAs the opportunity to prepare and give a mock presentation on a topic in their own discipline. Following their presentations, TAs will receive feedback and tips from their peers.
Registration: Details and registration information will be posted later.
Dates: October 15, 16, 17
November 1, 2
For questions, please contact:
Kim McMahon
UTSA Teaching and Learning Center
kimberly.mcmahon@utsa.edu
(210) 458-6976 |
