CTL TA Orientation: How to Be a Successful TA (GPTK722 | GPTK722



Description

This session is designed to provide Teaching Assistants with practical tips and a variety of strategies that will enable them to assume their roles with greater confidence. Each topic will be presented in a Lightening Round from CTL staff and seasoned TA’s to cover a range of contexts and TA scenarios. Topic presentations will be followed with open Q&A sessions for participants.
 
Whether you are newly hired or already have experience, this webinar will help you (further) develop your skillset and help you feel more comfortable and confident in your role.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to identify key tips and strategies for successfully fulfilling a TA role in their Faculty in the following areas:

  • Grading and feedback: Tips for success
  • Creating an inclusive classroom
  • Navigating the TA / prof relationship
  • Planning engaging lessons
  • Dealing with challenging situations in the classroom

Leaders Information

This workshop will be facilitated by the Centre for Teaching and Learning, GradProSkills and seasoned TAs from various departments at Concordia.



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Event details

Workshop location

Online

Start date

Friday, September 23, 2022

End date

Friday, September 23, 2022

Workshop days

Friday

Time

From 09:00 to 11:45

Capacity

74 / 80

Registration deadline

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

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