Fall 2011 TA Orientation & Induction Program Brochure Fall...

Fall 2011 TA Orientation & Induction Program Brochure

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Fall 2011 Teaching Assistant Orientation & Induction

Program Brochure

For New TAs at HKUST

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION & SCHEDULE

CELT & TACC

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CONTENTS

Objectives of the TA Orientation and Induction Program .......................................................... 2

Overview of the TA Orientation and Induction Program 2011-2012 ......................................... 2

I. Core Session – Mandatory ............................................................................................ 3

1. Requirement .......................................................................................................... 3

2. Registration ............................................................................................................ 3

3. Policy on Lateness and Early Leave ........................................................................ 3

4. Schedule (by Departments) ................................................................................... 3

5. Special Arrangement for TA 114 - Conducting Laborary Workshop ...................... 8

II. Elective Session – To be chosen by TAs ....................................................................... 8

1. Requirement .......................................................................................................... 8

2. Enrollment ............................................................................................................. 8

3. New TAs Without ITSC Accounts ........................................................................... 9

4. Cancellation of Workshop ..................................................................................... 9

5. Schedule ................................................................................................................ 9

Detailed Descriptions of TA Training Workshops ...................................................................... 10

Core Session – Knowing about Teaching Assistantship in UST ................................... 10

Core Session – Teaching and Learning ........................................................................ 11

Elective Session – Teaching and Learning ................................................................... 11

Elective Session – Teaching Aid .................................................................................. 12

Major Contacts ......................................................................................................................... 13

Further Information about TA Training Program ...................................................................... 14

1. General Enquiry ................................................................................................... 14

2. Attendance Record .............................................................................................. 14

3. Assessment .......................................................................................................... 14

4. Bad Weather Arrangement .................................................................................. 14

Center for Enhanced Learning and Teaching (CELT)

Teaching Assistant Coordinator Committee (TACC)

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology


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Objectives of the TA Orientation and Induction Program

To introduce the roles and responsibilities of TAs

To introduce the basic teaching and presentation skills to facilitate new TAs’ teaching in UST

To familiarize TAs with the teaching and learning resources at UST

To foster and enhance TAs’ communication with faculty, TACs and CELT

To enhance the professional development of TAs to prepare them for lifelong career development

Overview of the TA Orientation and Induction Program 2011-2012

The TA Orientation and Induction Program is offered both in the Fall and Spring semesters of the academic

year 2011-2012. The program comprises of two major sessions, the “Mandatory Core Session” and the

“Elective Session”. In order to complete the entire program, each new TA is required to attend at least a

total of 14 hours of workshops. For TAs who do not need to take the workshop TA 114 Conducting Laboratory

(see below) as mandatory workshop, they can choose at least one elective to make up the total of 14 hours of

TA training. Upon completion of the program, each TA will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement during

the TA Ceremony in May 2012.

Overview of Mandatory Core Session in Fall Semester of 2011-2012

I. Knowing about Teaching Assistantship in UST

TA 101 Mass Orientation Session 1 hour

TA 102 Departmental Briefing Session 1.5 hours

TA 103 ICAC Seminar 1 hour

TA 104 Introduction to LMES 1 hour

TA 105 Using AV Facilities in Lecture Theater and IT Classroom 1 hour

TA 106I

TA 106II

Knowing UST Teaching Services

(Part I is held by Office of the Provost and Part II by CELT) 2.5 hours

Total Number of Hours 8 hours

II. Teaching and Learning

TA 111 Effective Teaching Skills 1.5 hours

TA 112 Marking & Grading 1.5 hours

TA 113 Effective Presentation Skills (for Teaching) 1.5 hours

TA 114 (=previous

TA 121)

Conducting Laboratory (Compulsory workshop for departments with laboratory sessions including LIFS, CHEM,

PHYS, CBME, BIEN, CIVL (EVNG), CSE, ECE, MECH, and IELM) 1.5 hours

Total Number of Hours 6 hours

Overview of Elective Session in Fall Semester of 2011-2012 (To be chosen by TAs)

I. Teaching and Learning

TA 122 Classroom Management 1.5 hours

TA 123 Techniques for Interactive Teaching 1.5 hours

TA 124 Balancing time between TA duties and Research 1.5 hours

TA 125 Communication in the Classroom I – Giving instructions and explanations 1.5 hours

TA 126 Communication in the Classroom II – Asking questions 1.5 hours

II. Teaching Aid

TA 131 Advanced PowerPoint Presentation 1.5 hours

TA 132 Developing your Instructional Website with Google Sites 1.5 hours

TA 133 Using Email as Effective Communication Tool 1.5 hours

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I. Core Session – Mandatory

1. REQUIREMENT

Core Session consists of (I) Knowing about Teaching Assistantship in UST and (II) Teaching and

Learning workshops. In order to fulfill the requirement of the TA program, TAs are required to

attend a total of 14 hours of workshops from the core and elective sessions. Those who are not

required to take TA114 (Conducting Laboratory) as compulsory workshop need to take additional

elective course(s) to make up a total of 14 hours for the TA training.

2. REGISTRATION

CELT has pre-registered all new arrival TAs into the core sessions based on input from respective

departments

Schedule (by departments) below (p.3-7) indicates the designated date and timeslot scheduled for

different departments. Old TAs who need to retake the workshops are required to register through

http://celt.ust.hk/taprog.

3. POLICY ON LATENESS AND EARLY LEAVE

Lateness and early leave in classes are strongly discouraged. For a 1.5-hour class, a student could

only be late or leave early for 15 minutes. For a 1-hour class, a student could only be late or leave

early for 10 minutes. Class attendance of the latecomer and early-leaver exceeded the time limits

above will NOT be counted.

4. SCHEDULE (by departments)

All new TAs have been pre-registered into different sessions by departments. In no circumstance

swapping of timeslots could be made.

Department 22 Aug (Mon)

23 Aug (Tue)

24 Aug (Wed)

25 Aug (Thu)

26 Aug (Fri)

29 Aug (Mon)

30 Aug (Tue)

TA101: Orientation 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm LT A

TA113: Presentation (CHEM only) 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Rm 2302 (Lift 17-18)

TA114: Lab 9:30 am – 11:00 am LT B

TA111: Teaching 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Rm 2303 (Lift 17-18)

TA113: Presentation (ECE-3* only) 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Rm 2302 (Lift 17-18)

ECE-3*

CHEM

* Appendix A

TA102: DBS 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

(venue shown

on p.8)

TA105: AV facilities 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm LT D TA103: ICAC 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm LT B

TA106: Support (I) 11:30 am – 12:30 pm LT A TA106: Support (II) # 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm LT A

TA112: M&G 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Rm 2304 (Lift 17-18) TA104: LMES (CHEM only) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

TA104: LMES (ECE-3* only) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

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23 Aug (Tue)

24 Aug (Wed)

25 Aug (Thu)

26 Aug (Fri)

29 Aug (Mon)

30 Aug (Tue)

LIFS-2*, CBME (excluding BIEN) CSE-1* * Appendix A

TA101: Orientation 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm LT A TA102: DBS 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm (venue shown on p.8)

TA113: Presentation (CSE-1* only) 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Rm 2302 (Lift 17-18) TA105: AV facilitates 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm LT D TA103: ICAC 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm LT B

TA114: Lab 9:30 am – 11:00 am LT B TA106: Support (I) 11:30 am – 12:30 pm LT A TA106: Support (II) # 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm LT A

TA112: M&G 10:30 am –12:00 pm Rm 2304 (Lift 17-18) TA111: Teaching 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Rm 2303 (Lift 17-18) TA104: LMES (CSE-1* only) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

TA104: LMES (LIFS-2 & CBME only) 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1) TA113: Presentation (LIFS-2 & CBME only) 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Rm 2302 (Lift 17-18)

IELM, ECE-2* MECH-2* * Appendix A


TA104: LMES (MECH-2* only) 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1) TA105: AV facilities 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm LT D TA103: ICAC 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm LT B

TA114: Lab 9:30 am – 11:00 am LT B TA106: Support (I) 11:30 am – 12:30 pm LT A TA106: Support (II) # 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm LT A

TA104: LMES (IELM & ECE-2* only) 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1) TA113: Presentation (IELM & ECE-2* only) 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Rm 2302 (Lift 17-18)

TA112: M&G 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Rm 2304 (Lift 17-18) TA111: Teaching 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Rm 2303 (Lift 17-18) TA113: Presentation (MECH-2* only) 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Rm 2302 (Lift 17-18)

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23 Aug (Tue)

24 Aug (Wed)

25 Aug (Thu)

26 Aug (Fri)

29 Aug (Mon)

30 Aug (Tue)

FINA, MARK, MATH, SOSC ECON, MGMT, ISOM, ACCT

* Appendix A


TA104: LMES (ECON, MGMT, ISOM & ACCT only) 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1) TA103: ICAC (ECON, MGMT, ISOM & ACCT only) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm LT B TA105: AV facilities (ECON, MGMT, ISOM & ACCT only) 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm LT D

TA113: Presentation (ECON, MGMT, ISOM & ACCT only) 9:30 am – 11:00 am Rm 2302 (Lift 17-18) TA106: Support (I) 11:30 am – 12:30 pm LT A TA106: Support (II) # 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm LT A

TA111: Teaching 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Rm 2303 (Lift 17-18) TA112: M&G 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Rm 2304 (Lift 17-18)

TA113: Presentation (FINA, MARK, MATH & SOSC only) 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Rm 2302 (Lift 17-18) TA104: LMES (FINA, MARK, MATH & SOSC only) 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

TA105: AV facilities (FINA, MARK, MATH & SOSC only) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm LT D TA103: ICAC (FINA, MARK, MATH & SOSC only) 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm LT B


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23 Aug (Tue)

24 Aug (Wed)

25 Aug (Thu)

26 Aug (Fri)

29 Aug (Mon)

30 Aug (Tue)

PHYS, BIEN ECE-1* * Appendix A


TA114: Lab 10:30 am – 12:00 pm LT B TA103: ICAC 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm LT B TA105: AV facilities 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm LT D

TA113: Presentation (ECE-1* only) 9:30 am – 11:00 am Rm 2302 (Lift 17-18) TA106: Support (I) 11:30 am – 12:30 pm LT A TA106: Support (II) # 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm LT A

TA111: Teaching 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Rm 2303 (Lift 17-18) TA112: M&G 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Rm 2304 (Lift 17-18) TA104: LMES (ECE-1* only) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

TA104: LMES (PHYS & BIEN only) 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1) TA113: Presentation (PHYS & BIEN only) 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Rm 2302 (Lift 17-18)

EVNG, CSE-2* MECH-1*

* Appendix A


TA114: Lab 10:30 am – 12:00 pm LT B TA103: ICAC 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm LT B TA105: AV facilities 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm LT D

TA106: Support (I) 11:30 am – 12:30 pm LT A TA106: Support (II) # 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm LT A TA113: Presentation (MECH-1* only) 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Rm 2302 (Lift 17-18)

TA112: M&G 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Rm 2304 (Lift 17-18) TA111: Teaching 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Rm 2303 (Lift 17-18) TA104: LMES (MECH-1* only) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

TA113: Presentation (EVNG & CSE-2* only) 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Rm 2302 (Lift 17-18) TA104: LMES (EVNG & CSE-2* only) 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

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23 Aug (Tue)

24 Aug (Wed)

25 Aug (Thu)

26 Aug (Fri)

29 Aug (Mon)

30 Aug (Tue)

ENVR, HUMA, CIVL (excluding EVNG) LIFS-1* * Appendix A


TA114: Lab (CIVL & LIFS-1 only) 10:30 am – 12:00 pm LT B TA103: ICAC 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm LT B TA105: AV facilities 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm LT D

TA106: Support (I) 11:30 am – 12:30 pm LT A TA106: Support (II) # 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm LT A TA113: Presentation (LIFS-1* only) 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Rm 2302 (Lift 17-18)

TA104: LMES (ENVR, HUMA & CIVL only) 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1) TA113: Presentation (ENVR, HUMA & CIVL only) 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Rm 2302 (Lift 17-18)

TA111: Teaching 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Rm 2303 (Lift 17-18) TA112: M&G 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Rm 2304 (Lift 17-18) TA104: LMES (LIFS-1* only) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

* Appendix A: Subgroup List for CSE, ECE, LIFS & MECH

TAs of CSE, ECE, LIFS & MECH are assigned into subgroups. The number after the hyphen (-) refers to the

subgroup within the department. Please refer to Appendix A (also uploaded at

http://celt.ust.hk/ta/tahome04.htm) to check which subgroup you are in.

# For TA 106 (II), Library will organize guided tours for TAs to visit the Main Library in separate sessions.

TAs have to register for their intended Library Tour session via

https://lbdb.ust.hk/ce/?Action=Details&EventID=1125 before 2 Sep 2011.

http://celt.ust.hk/ta/tahome04.htm

https://lbdb.ust.hk/ce/?Action=Details&EventID=1125


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Venues of TA102: Departmental Briefing Session

Date Time Dept Venue Hosted by 2011-2012 TAC

22 Aug (Mon)

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

LIFS Rm 2303 (Lift 17-18) Mr XIE Changyan, Eason

Rm 2304 (Lift 17-18) Miss ZHU Lu

CHEM Rm 1511 (Lift 27-28) Mr CUI Zhaoning, Raymond

MATH Rm 1505 (Lift 25-26) Mr BAI Zhanqiang, Peter

PHYS Rm 2302 (Lift 17-18) Ms LIU Chang

CBME Rm 5503 (Lift 25-26) Miss GENG Ping, Sandy

BME (BIEN) Rm 1504 (Lift 25-26) Miss CHENG Danhui

CIVL / EVNG Rm 2306 (Lift 17-18) Mr LI Qing

CSE Lecture Theater B Mr LIN Dong

Mr TONG Yongxin, Tony

ECE Lecture Theater A Miss YE Yaoyao

Mr ZENG Yan, Fire

IELM Rm 5505 (Lift 25-26) Mr WANG Chenjie, Steven

MECH Rm 3412 (Lift 17-18) Miss HUANG Jingyuan, Jenny

SBM Lecture Theater D Miss ZHANG Yao, Zoe

Mr JIN Gu

HUMA Rm 3416 (Lift 17-18) Ms HONG Ying

SOSC Rm 5504 (Lift 25-26) Mr JIANG Qin

ENVR Rm 3408 (Lift 17-18) Ms WU Dong-wei

5. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT FOR TA 114 - CONDUCTING LABORATORY WORKSHOP

Conducting Laboratory workshop is compulsory for departments with laboratory sessions, including

LIFS, CHEM, PHYS, CBME, BIEN, CIVL (EVNG), CSE, ECE, MECH, and IELM.

All new TAs from the above-mentioned departments have been pre-registered into this workshop

based on the input from respective departments.

II. Elective Session – To be chosen by TAs

1. REQUIREMENT

Elective Session consists of (I) Teaching and Learning and (II) Teaching Aid workshops. In order to

fulfill the requirement of the TA program, TAs are required to attend at least 1.5 hours of workshop

from the elective session if they have not fulfilled a total of 14 hours of TA training.

Regarding registration procedure for the elective sessions, please refer to ENROLLMENT below.

2. ENROLLMENT

The elective workshop(s) is/are chosen by the TAs.

TAs are encouraged to discuss with your respective TA Coordinators (TACs) or PG Coordinators (PGCs)

for choices matching your work requirements.

TAs who wish to participate in the elective workshops MUST register online for the desired

workshops.

Registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis via the CELT Online Registration System at

http://celt.ust.hk/taprog from 22 Aug 2011 onwards.

Walk-in participant will NOT be entertained.

In case the desired workshop is full, an automatic waiting-list system will operate. Reminder will

be sent to participants once their registration is confirmed.

http://celt.ust.hk/ce

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IN CASE OF WITHDRAWAL

TA who decides to withdraw from a registered workshop for whatever reason, please visit the CELT

Online Registration System at http://celt.ust.hk/taprog.

TAs are advised to ensure their availability before registering for other workshops.

CELT reserves the right to blacklist TAs who abuse University resources and fail to attend the

workshop without prior notice.

Blacklisted TAs will not be allowed to attend any future TA training offered by CELT.

The blacklist information will be passed to the Department Head and the PG Coordinators for their

reference.

3. NEW TAs WITHOUT ITSC ACCOUNTS

For New TAs who DO NOT have ITSC network accounts (email accounts):

Access the ITSC network account application website:

http://www.ust.hk/itsc/account/stuacc/enquiry/

Once the account is set up, please send an email to CELT at [email protected] and provide the

following information to facilitate pre-registration of the respective workshops:

(1) Full name (2) Student number (3) Department (4) ITSC account

It is YOUR responsibility to apply for an ITSC account and notify CELT in a timely manner so that you

can attend the TA training workshops during the designated period.

4. CANCELLATION OF WORKSHOP

CELT reserves the right to cancel any workshop session with less than 10 registrants.

Notice of cancellation will be distributed through departments and email.

5. SCHEDULE

Schedule of TA122 – TA126: Elective Session

(I) Teaching and Learning

Workshop Course Code Date Time Venue

Classroom Management TA 122 28 Sep (Wed) 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

Techniques for Interactive Teaching TA 123 29 Sep (Thu) 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

Balancing time between TA Duties and Research TA 124 7 Oct (Fri) 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

Communication in the Classroom I –

Giving instructions and explanations TA 125 19 Sep (Mon) 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

Communication in the Classroom II –

Asking questions TA 126 20 Sep (Tue) 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

Schedule of TA131 – TA133: Elective Session

(II) Teaching Aid

Workshop Course Code Date Time Venue

Advanced PowerPoint Presentation TA 131 6 Oct (Thu) 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

Developing your Instructional Website with Google Sites

TA 132 30 Sep (Fri) 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

Using Email as Effective Communication Tool TA 133 22 Sep (Thu) 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

TAs who wants to take the elective sessions are required to register through http://celt.ust.hk/taprog.


http://www.ust.hk/itsc/account/stuacc/enquiry/

mailto:[email protected]



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Detailed Descriptions of TA Training Workshops

Core Session – Knowing about Teaching Assistantship in UST

Course Code

Workshop Description

TA 101 Mass Orientation

Session

This is a face-to-face mass orientation session for ALL incoming TAs. TAs will be greeted by Dr David Mole, Associate Provost, and Mr Nick Noakes, Director of CELT. TAs will also be briefed about the basic information regarding the TA Orientation and Induction program as well as the supporting services at UST.

TA 102 Departmental

Briefing Session

This session will follow immediately after the Mass Orientation Session. It will be hosted by departmental TACs in separate classrooms so that they can meet with their new TAs and brief them about departmental specific matters. PGCs, Department Heads and other concerned parties will be invited to attend this briefing session.

TA 103 ICAC Seminar

This is a 60-minute talk organized by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). The objectives of the talk are: (1) to enhance vigilance of TAs against the risks and consequences of corruption and dishonest acts in their daily work; (2) to appeal the importance of practicing ethics as the first line of defense against graft / malpractices; and (3) to equip TAs with necessary legal knowledge and practical skills to identify and handle ethical dilemmas at work.

TA 104 Introduction to LMES

LMES, Learning Management and Evaluation System, is an eLearning Management System developed by UST. Currently, there are over 300 courses using the LMES. This workshop is designed for ALL new TAs to learn the basic and key features of the system. Hands-on practice will be provided to ensure that after the workshop they will be able to: (1) set up courses, (2) manage course materials, (3) communicate with students, and (4) monitor students’ learning progress in the LMES.

TA 105 Using AV Facilities in Lecture Theater and

IT Classroom

This is a 1-hour workshop offered by ITSC for ALL new TAs. This workshop aims to: (1) acquaint TAs with all instructional equipment and facilities offered by ITSC, and (2) provide guidelines and hands-on practice in using computing facilities and Personal Response System (PRS) in lecture theaters and IT classrooms.

TA 106 (I) & (II)

Knowing UST Teaching Services

(I) & (II) #

This is a 2.5-hour workshop tailor-made for ALL new TAs to know about the teaching support services at UST. It is divided into 2 sessions hosted by Office of the Provost and CELT respectively. Representatives from various centers and offices are invited to give presentation about their resources and services. The parties involved are the Language Center (LANG), Student Affairs Office (SAO), Publishing Technology Center (PTC) and Library (LIB). Library will organize guided tours for TAs to visit the Main Library in separate sessions and TAs have to register for their intended session via the registration webpage#.

# For guided Library Tours in Fall 2011, TAs have to register for their intended session via https://lbdb.ust.hk/ce/?Action=Details&EventID=1125 before 2 Sep 2011.

Topics of the Library Tour include: Using books, media and other materials within and beyond HKUST Library Accessing electronic information resources Using facilities and study space in the Library

https://lbdb.ust.hk/ce/?Action=Details&EventID=1125

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Core Session – Teaching and Learning

Course

Code Workshop Description

TA 111 Effective Teaching

Skills

This workshop intends to equip TAs with some practical teaching skills as TAs

at UST. By the end of the workshop, TAs should be able to 1) describe the

roles and duties of being a TA at UST, 2) explain common problems in teaching

and ways to handle them, and 3) identify teaching resources available.

TA 112 Marking &

Grading

TAs will learn the basic principles of marking and grading through working on a

simulated marking exercise in group. By the end of the workshop, TAs should

be able to 1) describe some basic principles of marking and grading, and 2)

identify resources available to enhance their knowledge and practice of

marking and grading.

TA 113

Effective

Presentation Skills

(for Teaching)

This is a 1.5-hour workshop. It aims to introduce some effective in-class

presentation strategies for TAs. Group activities and discussion will be

conducted to ensure that after the workshop TAs will be confident to prepare,

develop and deliver successful presentations for teaching.

TA 114

(=previous

TA 121)

Conducting

Laboratory

This is a face-to-face workshop which aims to: (1) increase TAs’ awareness of

laboratory safety, (2) discuss common issues of conducting laboratory, and (3)

introduce effective ways of performing their lab duties. It is followed by a

discussion session hosted by TACs on major issues that TAs should be aware of

when conducting laboratory.

Elective Session – Teaching and Learning

Course Code


TA 122 Classroom

Management

This is a 1.5-hour workshop in which TAs will learn how to manage a classroom for more effective teaching and learning. TAs will be provided with (1) basic key strategies to minimize the chance of having classroom disruptions, and (2) advices on handling different disruptive situations when they occur.

TA 123 Techniques for

Interactive Teaching

This is a 1.5-hour workshop with an aim to enhance the effectiveness of classroom teaching by increasing interaction between teachers and students. This workshop will introduce (1) the principles of interactive teaching, (2) different techniques of interactive teaching, and (3) common issues when conducting interactive teaching and ways to handle them.

TA 124 Balancing Time

between TA Duties and Research

This workshop will address various issues of managing time as a TA and PG student at UST. Useful time management tools and practical advice for TAs to manage their time more effectively will be introduced. It will also discuss the issue of procrastination and ways to combat such a habit.

TA 125

Communication in the Classroom I – Giving instructions and explanations

Giving instructions and explanations are basic components of any teaching situation. This workshop provides training in giving clear and effective instructions using appropriate language, while maintaining good social relations with students. The workshop also provides participants with some useful language for explaining concepts, principles and procedures.

TA 126 Communication in the Classroom II – Asking questions

A key component of effective teaching is the skilful use of classroom language to create good communication within the classroom. The ability to ask questions is a valuable tool when leading student activities. This workshop provides training in asking questions for the following purposes: checking understanding; clarifying ideas; establishing students’ knowledge of a subject; stimulating interest in a topic. The workshop also examines how classroom questions can be sequenced to create a progression from low to high levels of challenge.


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Elective Session – Teaching Aid

Course Code


TA 131 Advanced

PowerPoint Presentation

This workshop is designed for intermediate users to develop a typically static PowerPoint presentation into a more visually dynamic one. In this workshop, TAs will learn how to (1) import, process and integrate graphics, audio and video into PowerPoint presentations, (2) add transition and animated effects to the presentations, (3) create animation with motion path, and (4) package the presentations. This workshop will involve short input sessions followed by guided practice. Please note that participants should obtain basic knowledge about MS PowerPoint, such as templates, color schemes, slide layouts, bullets and slide addition.

TA 132

Developing your Instructional Website with Google Sites

This workshop is designed for beginners to develop a simple instructional website with Google Sites. Starting from planning the structure to publishing the page onto the internet, followed by gaining useful guidelines about building webpages. After the workshop, TAs will be able to: (1) build a simple website with tips provided, (2) prepare and organize the contents for the websites, (3) create web pages for the websites, including integrating multimedia elements, (4) apply different themes to enhance the aesthetics of the websites, and (5) collaborate with others in Google Sites. This workshop will involve short input sessions followed by guided practice.

TA 133

Using Email as Effective

Communication Tool

This workshop is designed for all email users who would like to enhance their communication with others by using the email tool effectively. In this workshop, TAs will learn how to: (1) process and manage emails effectively including using the “Inbox Zero” action-based methodology, and (2) apply appropriate email etiquette in email communication with others to communicate properly and skillfully.

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Major Contacts

Please consult your TAC for any query about the TA Orientation and Training Program or your duties and

responsibilities as a TA.

Major Contacts of PGCs and TACs, 2011-2012

Dept PGC Email of PGC TAC Email of TAC

School of Science

LIFS Prof Zhenguo WU bczgwu Mr XIE Changyan, Eason boeason

Miss ZHU Lu zhul

CHEM Prof Benzhong TANG tangbenz Mr CUI Zhaoning, Raymond czn

MATH Prof Wei Ping LI mawpli Mr BAI Zhanqiang, Peter mazqbai

PHYS Prof Bradley FOREMAN phbaf Ms LIU Chang liuch

School of Engineering

CBME Prof Guohua CHEN kechengh Miss GENG Ping, Sandy kegping

BME (BIEN) Prof King Lau CHOW bokchow Miss CHENG Danhui becdh

CIVL / EVNG

Prof Yeou-Koung TUNG cetung Mr LI Qing liqing

CSE Prof Qiang YANG qyang Mr LIN Dong ldcse

Mr TONG Yongxin, Tony yxtong

ECE Dr Kevin CHEN eekjchen Miss YE Yaoyao yeyaoyao

Mr ZENG Yan, Fire zydrean

IELM Prof Richard SO rhyso Mr WANG Chenjie, Steven wangchenjie

MECH Prof Tongyi ZHANG mezhangt Miss HUANG Jingyuan, Jenny mejyhuang

School of Business and Management

SBM Prof Sudipto DASGUPTA dasgupta Miss ZHANG Yao, Zoe yaoyao

Mr JIN Gu paddyjin

School of Humanities and Social Science

HUMA Prof Min ZHANG hmzm Ms HONG Ying jaime

SOSC Prof Wiaogang WU sowu Mr JIANG Qin jqsosc

Division of Environment

ENVR Dr Arthur LAU pslau Ms WU Dong-wei dwwu



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Further Information about TA Training Program

1. GENERAL ENQUIRY

Please contact your TA Coordinator (TAC) as listed on the previous page for details or visit the TA

Homepage at http://celt.ust.hk/ta/index.html.

For further enquiry about the TA training program, please feel free to contact CELT staff at

[email protected].

2. ATTENDANCE RECORD

TA’s attendance records for ALL sessions will be compiled into one report and submitted to

Department Heads and PG Coordinators by the end of every Fall and Spring semester.

3. ASSESSMENT

The TA program complies fully with the University’s regulation on academic integrity and discipline as

stated in the Academic Calendar and the Academic Programs Manual

(http://www.ust.hk/provost/ug/APM/home.htm).

In the case of any TA contravening these regulations in doing any tasks of the program, he/she will be

disqualified from the program. The case will be reported to the respective Department.

4. BAD WEATHER ARRANGEMENT

If Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 (or above) or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued, the

following arrangements will apply:

(A) For workshop(s) not yet started

If either one of warnings is issued 2 hours before the start of the scheduled workshop(s) Workshop(s) will be cancelled.

The affected workshop(s) will be postponed until further notice. If either one of the warnings is issued within 2 hours before the

start of the scheduled workshop(s)

(B) For workshop(s) already started

When Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 (or above) is issued

Workshop(s) will be suspended immediately.

When Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued Workshop(s) will continue unless special announcement is made.

When Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.3 or Red Rainstorm Warning Signal is in force, all

workshop(s) will be held as scheduled unless special announcement has been made (in which case

TAs will be notified by email).


http://www.ust.hk/provost/ug/APM/home.htm

CELT & TACC

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Center for Enhanced Learning and Teaching

Tel: 2358-6318

Fax: 2358-2201

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://celtweb.ust.hk

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Clearwater Bay

Kowloon, Hong Kong

Website: http://www.ust.hk


http://celtweb.ust.hk/

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