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Tips for new Teaching Assistants
Kate Farrell
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Who am I?
• Grad student – theoretical ecology
• 3 Years teaching at UVM (biology)
• 2 years teaching at a high school (physics)
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Before you start: What is your job?
• Teacher
• Mentor
• Role model
• Grader
• Part of a team
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Before you start: Who are your students?
• Where are they coming from?
• What are their expectations and goals?
• What is their background?
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Before you start:Logistics
• Read all the labs for the course
• Understand the expectations of the professor and lab coordinator
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Getting off to a good start
• Clear expectations: First day handout– Schedule– Grading– Policy for late work
• Start on time
• Start off strict, you can ease up later
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What students need to know
• How does this relate to the big picture?
• How will I be graded?
• What are the important concepts?
• What are the important skills?
• How do I get help?
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Things you do not need to do
• Hide the fact that you do not know everything
• Lecture for an hour without a break
• Plan every word you will say before you get there
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Things you do need to do
• Know the essential ideas and concepts
• Plan to address these ideas and concepts
• Point out good questions and suggest ways to find the answer
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Things you do need to do
• Clearly explain your expectations– Students can’t read your mind
• Treat students with respect– Your students are rookies, not stupid people