Discussion sections are often the most rewarding part of a class. Yet, as moderators of these discussions, TAs are often terrified that they will be staring at blank faces for an hour. Participants will take home strategies for eliciting participation from reluctant students, developing procedures for stimulating thoughtful discussion, and keeping discussions going beyond the classroom.
WINTER QUARTER TA TRAINING WORKSHOPS
The Office of Instructional Development TA Training Program is excited to announce workshops for TAs for the Winter Quarter. Whether you are a current TA or are just interested in teaching, join us to learn new strategies and skills for the classroom.
Workshop Schedule (Check back soon for additional workshops):
- How Students Learn (Friday, 1/11, 12:30–2:00 p.m.)
- Creating Inclusive Classrooms (Tuesday, 1/15, 4:00–5:30 p.m.)
- Active Learning Strategies for STEM Discussion Sections (Wednesday, 1/16, 12:30–2:00 p.m.)
- Nuts & Bolts of Lesson Planning (Wednesday, 1/23, 12:30–2:00 p.m.)
- Creating Inclusive Classrooms (Friday, 1/25, 12:30–2:00 p.m.)
- Assessment & Grading: Measuring Student Achievement in the Classroom (Tuesday, 2/26, 12:30–2:00 p.m.)
- Creating Inclusive Classrooms (Wednesday, 2/27, 12:30–2:00 p.m.)
- Stress & Anxiety Toolkit (Tuesday, 3/5, 12:30–2:00 p.m.)
If the session you are interested in is full, please email Jennifer MacGregor at tatp@oid.ucla.edu to see if we’ve received any last-minute cancellations. We want to accommodate as many people as possible.
Thank you! We look forward to working with you!
