Lead TA Institute
Friday and Saturday, August 26th & 27th, 2011
Location: Bren 1424
The focus of the two-day Lead TA Institute is developing approaches to and practical materials for departmental TA training workshops and seminars. Topics include planning TA orientations and seminars, uses of the case approach in TA training, cognitive development stages, approaches to leading discussions, conflict managment, research on college teaching, and more. Funding for Lead TAs to attend the Institute is requested through the Departmental TA Development Grants.
Preparation for the First Meeting
Please click on the link "Preparation for Lead TA Institute" under the Heading "Lead TA Institute". To receive the Lead TA stipend, you must complete the required activities before the first meeting.
Meetings
Friday, 1pm-4:30pm: Bren 1424
Please bring a printout of the "graded" answer page for two of the Modules to the first session and your synopsis of the modules' application to classroom situations (see "Preparation for the Lead TA Institute" page for more information).
Please be familiar with your TA Departmental Training Program, and bring a copy of your Department's TA Development Grant proposal (your Dept. Chair and/or Coordinator of TA Training should have this document, otherwise contact lisa@id.ucsb.edu).
Saturday, 9am-1pm: Bren 1424
Institute Rationale
The Lead TA Institute is designed to:
- Assist you in preparing for your responsibilities as Lead TAs;
- Increase your knowledge of University policies relevant to TAs and their students;
- Improve your understanding and ability to manage conflict;
- Enhance communication skills to better assist new TAs in developing teaching skills; and
- Increase your knowledge of pedagogical skills and student learning.
Who May Attend
Departments who have received a TA Departmental Training (TAD) Grant with specific funding for the Institute may designate a Lead TA to attend. For special circumstances, funding for a second Lead TA to attend the Institute may be requested.
If you have questions, please contact Dr. Lisa Berry <lisa@id.ucsb.edu>