Teaching Assistants (TAs) are a small but important provider of classroom and/or lab instruction. Each year in August, two workshops are provided for TAs. One focuses on the planning for the first day of class and the second is a problem-solving session designed to prepare TAs for classroom difficulties which may arise. During the 2006-2007 academic year, a needs assessment will be conducted with JMU TAs to determine areas requiring professional growth and support.
Fall 2006 Teaching Workshop for TA/GAs
August 24, 2006
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Do you teach or co-teach a course?
Will you be a guest lecturer in a course?
Do you want to learn about university teaching and learning?
Join us for two interactive workshops designed for graduate students in intructional roles at JMU.
Teaching the First Day of Class 1:00 - 2:30
What should you do during your first day? This session will address all the key elements of a successful first class. Creating an atmosphere that can positively influence the rest of the semester is possible. Come find out how!
Dealing with Difficult Classroom Situations 2:30-3:30
This role-playing workshop will address common classroom situations that teaching assistants are often not prepared to handle. We will explore strategies you can utilize to deal with a variety of unexpected situations.
Please RSVP by emailing Elizabeth Tuttle, Ph. D., Director of Student Support, CGOP at tuttleew@jmu.edu.
Pictures:
Click HERE to see pictures from the August 31 TA Workshop.