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RSMAS TA Training. Lead by Johnna Infanti , 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).
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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.