Practical Tips for Teaching Assistants

By Natacha Guyot

"Practical Tips for Teaching Assistants" empowers you with the knowledge and tools you need to excel in the classroom. From creating a supportive learning environment to managing your responsibilities with ease, this book covers it all.

In this comprehensive guide, you will discover how to navigate mandatory training and student orientation, while leveraging the resources your university provides for your success.

Whether you're working on campus, remotely, or in a hybrid setting, this book helps you adapt to your academic environment and the professionals you are working with. Communication is key, and you will learn effective and appropriate ways to connect with students on a meaningful level.

Gain valuable strategies for attendance tracking, course material management, and grading, ensuring you stay organized and efficient. Master the art of leveraging the syllabus and discover the benefits of guest lecturing to prepare you for academic and professional growth.

With its practical insights, actionable recommendations, and engaging approach, this book will empower you to make a lasting impact on the lives of students and excel in your role. Get ready to thrive in the classroom!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Natacha Guyot
• Release date: Aug 21, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215125397

Natacha Guyot

Natacha Guyot, Ph.D. is a Content Coach and Consulting who helps creators, entrepreneurs, scholars share their story, build authority, and create community. She shares weekly articles on Medium on organizational skills, content strategy, grad school tips, creativity, and spirituality.

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Practical Tips

For Teaching Assistants

Natacha Guyot, PhD

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Disclaimer

Although the publisher and the author have made every effort to ensure that the information in this book was correct at press time and while this publication is designed to provide accurate information in regard to the subject matter covered, the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or any other inconsistencies herein and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause.

The publisher and the author make no guarantees concerning the level of success you may experience by following the advice and strategies contained in this book, and you accept the risk that results will differ for each individual.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: University Orientation Sessions and Resources

Chapter 2: Co-Workers and Miscellaneous Persons to Know

Chapter 3: Work Environment

Chapter 4: Common Teaching Assistant Responsibilities

Chapter 5: Communicating with Students

Chapter 6: Maximizing Your Use of the Class Syllabus

Chapter 7: Guest Lecturing Opportunities

Conclusion: Professional Growth as a Teaching Assistant

About the Author

Introduction

Congratulations on your newly appointed teaching assistant role!

One of the most formative experiences during my doctoral studies at the University of Texas at Dallas was the three years I worked as a teaching assistant (TA) for an introductory undergraduate class on the arts.

Your university and department may provide a wide range of resources to help teaching assistants, but your position may feel daunting anyway.

This can be especially true if you are an international student. Having grown up and studied in France, I understood the general concept of what the role entails, but it was an unknown territory.

This short guide breaks down the different aspects of what being a teaching assistant means. These practical tips should help you make the most of your experience and make a positive difference