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.

Fall Quarter TA Training Workshops
Center for the Advancement of Teaching TA Training Program is excited to announce workshops for TAs for fall 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:
Thursday, 10/24 (2:00-3:30 PM): Active Learning Strategies for STEM Discussion Sections
Friday, 10/25 (10:30 AM-12:00 PM): Assessment & Grading: Measuring Student Achievement in the Classroom
Monday, 11/4 (12:00-1:30 PM): Cheating, Grade Complaints, and Disruptive Behavior: Prevention & Management
Tuesday, 11/5 (12:30-2:00 PM): The Nuts & Bolts of Lesson Planning
Wednesday, 11/6 (4:00-5:30 PM): Interrupting Bias to Cultivate Inclusivity
Tuesday, 11/12 (2:00-3:30 PM): Assessment & Grading: Measuring Student Achievement in the Classroom
Wednesday, 11/13 (10:30 AM-12:00 PM): Active Learning Strategies for STEM Discussion Sections
Monday, 11/18 (10:30-12:00 PM): How Students Learn
Tuesday, 11/19 (10:30 AM-12:00 PM): Time Management: Meeting Multiple Goals as a Graduate Student, TA, and Human
Wednesday, 11/20 (2:00-3:30 PM): Creating Inclusive Classrooms
If you are unable to register, please feel free to join us anyway. We seek to accommodate as many people as possible.
Thank you! We look forward to working with you.