2021 TA Orientation
Schedule:
Thursday, August 19, DeBartolo Hall 155
1:00 – Welcome and Introduction to the Role of TA
1:30 – Before the First Day: Communication and Resources
- Talking with Your Faculty Member
- Policy Sheets
- The University Counselling Center
2:30 – Coffee Break
2:45 – Before the First Day, continued
- Title IX for TAs
- Academic Honesty
3:05 – Understanding the Notre Dame Student I
3:45 – Understanding the Notre Dame Student II
4:30 – End day 1
Friday, August 20, DeBartolo Hall 155
8:30 – Coffee & breakfast bars
9:00 – Planning your First Day
- Before, During, and After the First Day
- Establishing Your Teaching Persona
9:35 – Grading Philosophy Breakout sessions
- Humanities & Social Sciences: DeBartolo Hall 138
- STEM: DeBartolo Hall 129
10:30 – Coffee Break
10:50 – Classroom Strategies Breakout sessions
- Leading Discussions: DeBartolo Hall 138
- Leading Labs and Tutorials: DeBartolo Hall 129
12:00 – End of orientation
Learning Goals:
After successfully completing this workshop you will be able to:
- Feel prepared and more confident as they approach their first day as a TA
- Understand the expectations of TAs, students, and faculty members
- Be equipped with basic strategies to teach, grade, and interact with students