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Lead TA Institute

Friday and Saturday: September 11th and 12th

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.

Location: Bren 1424

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.

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).

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.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Lisa Berry <lisa@id.ucsb.edu>