
NOTE: Funding for the Lead TA Institute is still pending. We will offer the Lead TA Institute, complete with refreshments, even if we are unable to compensate participants. TA Departmental Grants will be announced as soon as we receive funding information.
A two day institute for Lead TAs is conducted annually during the first part of September. The focus is on 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, student learning styles, research on college teaching, and more. Funding for Lead TAs to attend the Institute is requested through the Departmental TA Development Grants.
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.
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).
Saturday, 9am-1pm - Bren 1424
The Lead TA Institute is designed to:
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.