Teaching assistant handbook 072015 congratulations, you have been chosen to be a teaching assistant your acceptance of a teaching assistantship at the university of pennsylvania school of nursing provides an opportunity to socialize with dedicated course faculty and develop critical teaching. Teaching assistants handbook level 2 summary part 2. A handbook for teaching assistants is an ideal textbook for training, as well as a useful classroom handbook for teaching assistants working in early years, primary and secondary settings. This handbook addresses the role of a michigan state university teaching assistant hereafter, ta. Whether you are supervising labs, conducting discussion sections, or are the teacher of record in a course, you are a vital member of the teaching staff of ohio. Rensselaer teaching assistant handbook rensselaer polytechnic institute, 110 8th st. Continued employment depends on performance, attendance, and punctuality. Teaching assistant handbook usc dana and david dornsife. This handbook is the result of a great deal of work on the part of many people. Teaching assistant handbook florida atlantic university. It is expected that you, as a teaching assistant attend all lectures. The primary role of the teaching assistant is to enable access to the curriculum, to facilitate.
We hope you often refer to this handbook as you gain experience as a teaching assistant. This handbook was designed to provide information and advice for teaching assistants. Support the development of children and young people with this handson and practical guide, used in a variety of settings including. Teacher assistants do not assist children with these routines, they support teachers by supervising the group of children who are in their free play period. Teaching assistant handbook school of graduate studies. The information in this handbook is subject to change. The primary role of the teaching assistant ta is to enable access to the curriculum, to facilitate independent learning and to promote inclusion.
The 20042006 graduate teaching assistant handbook of the state university of new york at new paltz is designed to provide tas with information about the institution in general, about instruction and classroom management, student support services, ta responsibilities, ta appointments, evaluation, reappointment, and teaching assistant benefits. In return for financial support, assistant tas receive onequarter to onehalf time an. Congratulations on your first ta appointment at washington university in st. Colorado state university graduate teaching assistant. Synergistic interactions between research and teaching are recognized widely, and especially promoted in the ib graduate program.
It is a rare student who graduates without having been taught by a ta. Rising student enrollment along with state and federal funding for education programs should affect growth. Graduate teaching assistant handbook 20162017 edition. Written at the behest of the teaching support centre in my role as lead graduate teaching assistant 202014, this document serves to introduce the role of the teaching assistant to those unfamiliar with the job description and the pedagogical. Preparation for teaching is an important part of graduate student. Teaching assistant handbook for masters students department of mathematics columbia university in the city of new york. International teaching assistant handbook graduate. Proctoring schedule for finals will be sent out near midterm. We depend on you in order to provide a safe, consistent and secure environment for the children in our care. Teaching assistant handbook for the doc absences an initial notice of the dates, times, and locations of ta teaching and proctoring assignments will be given out at the beginning of the semester. The teaching assistant ta at rutgers, as at other major research universities in the united states, plays an important role in the education of undergraduates. Teaching assistant handbook integrative biology 2019. Teaching assistant handbook washington state university. It provides a framework to structure the role and responsibilities of the job hope it will ensure.
This handbook was prepared by the idc as a printed source of information about many of the issues faced by teaching assistants in their daytoday work. The primary role of the teaching assistant is to enable access to the curriculum, to facilitate independent learning and to promote inclusion. It is the responsibility of the ta to record these dates and fulfill the assignment. Some of the information contained in this handbook is general enough to apply to any teaching assistant, regardless of teaching field. The ideal support for those taking a qualification in supporting teaching and learning in schools at level 3. Additionally, teaching offers an opportunity to develop leadership, selfconfidence and interpersonal relationship skills. Classroom support staff handbook teaching assistant focus. Individual duties required from each ta will vary depending on many factors, such as the course level, size, and instructor needs. This handbook was written to help faculty work more effectively with their teaching assistants.
This article is a continuation summary of the teaching assistants handbook. Teaching assistant training and resources handbook department of environmental studies. Employment of teacher assistants is projected to grow 4 percent from 2018 to 2028, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Theresa lynn, graduate student, physics, 2002 handbook editor marissa mock, graduate student, chemistry, cpet coordinator and associate for ta training email. It provides a framework to structure the role and responsibilities of the joband we hope. Students enrolled in the fourone program must have completed all. Download the teaching at the university of florida. As a graduate student at the university of georgia, your primary role and responsibility is that of student. Working with teaching assistants university of brighton. Employees in this position need to submit hours in workday for approval and will receive biweekly pay checks. Teaching assistants handbook for level 3 by kamen, teena. This edition of the graduate assistant 20192020 handbook supersedes all previous editions of the st. However, when you accept an appointment as a graduate teaching assistant gta you also accept the responsibilities that come with being an educator and an employee of the university, roles that define the fundamental dynamics of your relationships with the students.
Teaching assistant handbook international american university. This handbook and other information about the composition program at colorado state university can. Best of luck in both your studies and your teaching, and in making the most of your graduate education at iowa state university. If the teaching assistant is listed as the instructor of record for a class, they must be credentialed by the office of assessment, accreditation, and compliance before classes are assigned to them. Much of the information in this handbook about the learning and teaching processes, university policies, students rights and responsibilities, instructors rights and responsibilities, and university services is general and could apply to most any teaching assistant. Handbook for teaching assistants amazon web services. This first chapter, as well as sections on course planning, lesson structure, academic integrity, sexual harassment policies, and diversity in the classroom are vital to all tas, regardless of discipline. Handbook for teaching assistants california institute of technology a publication of the caltech project for effective teaching cpet. Teacher assistant handbook 20102011 arlington public schools. University of georgia teaching assistant handbook 20192020 center for teaching and learning ctl. Welcome to your new position as a teaching assistant at the international american university. International teaching assistants itas are those teaching assistants seeking employment in the 955091839184 job codes at usf that are from countries that are not predominantly englishspeaking countries list of countries considered englishspeaking see the section on english proficiency requirements. You will find yourself taking on many new challenges as you. For convenience, we refer to the reader position as a teaching assistant ta below.
There are many important procedures and routines of which you need to. The education assistant handbook is intended to give education assistants, teachers and principals guidance in their daytoday interactions. Teaching assistant assistants who provide primary teaching responsibilities, grading assignments, assisting with the delivery of instruction through technology, and providing other assistance related to instruction under the active supervision of a member of the. A teaching assistant ta must enroll as a fulltime graduate student 9 hours of graduate coursework each semester during which a tuition award is drawn. We hope that this handbook will be a useful resource as you become acquainted with your program and department, with iowa state, and with the complex tasks you will face as a ta. Arrive on time and be prepared to listen, participate and interact with students. Welcome to ohio university and congratulations on being awarded a teaching assistantship.
How to use this handbook this manual is full of suggestions, pedagogical models, and resources. As laws are added or amended, some aspects of the bene. In addition, firstyear grad student tas will be visited by a teaching assistant coordinator. Teaching assistant handbook graduate deans letter dear firsttime teaching assistant. The handbook outlines the responsibilities of teaching assistants in the college and provides advice on how to meet the challenges of teaching while maintaining a. Jill morgans the teaching assistants guide to managing behaviour is a brilliant addition to the.
Teaching certificate programs, which provide teaching, mentoring, and learning opportunities that give postgraduates an advantage in a competitive academic job market. Teaching assistants handbook for level 3 eurostars series by teena kamen. Handbook for graduate assistants and graduate teaching. Teaching assistant handbook this handbook provides information on the most common firstyear undergraduate chemistry course policies. Department of mathematics, statistics, and computer science at the university of illinois at chicago. The graduate teaching assistant is responsible for this key and must return it to the office supervisor at the end of the semester. Tas generally carry out a variety of functions in support of teachers and what they. Teaching assistant handbook the ta handbook has been designed to support graduate students in their role as instructors.
Wellprepared teaching assistants tas provide better help for learning of undergraduate students, and improve the quality of undergraduate education thus enhancing the reputation of the department and the institution. Any of the policies and methods described below, however, may be superseded by those of the course instructor. The purpose of this handbook is to provide assistance and resources for a wide variety of ta roles and duties. Classroom support staff handbook teaching personnel. Cloud state university graduate assistant handbook. Ufs teaching assistants handbook describes expectations of and resources available to ufs tas. You are undertaking a new role in your graduate student training, joining other dedicated ph. Teaching assistant handbook ufs teaching assistants handbook. Teaching assistant supervisors handbook pie florida state. Every effort was made to ensure that the information in the graduate assistant handbook was accurate at the time of publication. University of louisville graduate teaching assistant handbook.
Page 2 the university of iowa august 20 forward you have accepted a teaching assistantship in the department of chemistry which carries a great deal of responsibility. Rutgers depends on teaching assistants to staff undergraduate courses. Teaching assistant handbook for columbia university. This ta type is considered an hourly, nonexempt role. You have been selected to participate in the 20152016 teaching assistant program in france, sponsored by the french ministry of national education.
Teaching assistant duties undergraduate teaching assistants tas are hired on a parttime, semester by semester basis. We believe you will find the manual a useful guide to becoming an effective teaching assistant, and that your experience as a ta will serve as a preparation for future teaching roles. Whether you have been playing a sport for years or want to try something new, we encourage you to join a team and stay active throughout your time at du. The teaching assistants guide to managing behaviour informative and practical. Description of teaching assistantship from the graduate student handbook of the department of classics, section xvii financial assistance. Your performance as an instructor must ensure a quality education. For the most current information, please visit the ohio university websites listed in the guide. An introductory guide for teaching assistants in the department of english and writing studies at western university. Troy, ny 121803590 518 2766488 fax 518 2762256 email. Sample timelog for teaching assistant activities 16. As a teacher, teaching assistant, guidance counselor, educational administrator, or any other title covered by this system, and.
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