New Graduate Teaching Assistant Orientation & Training
Welcome new graduate teaching assistants! The College of Graduate Studies and the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning team up each year to host the New Graduate Teaching (TA) Assistant Orientation & Training. The New Graduate TA Orientation & Training is designed to equip you with knowledge on procedures, best practices, and resources as you begin instructional duties at UToledo.
When Is The New Graduate TA Orientation & Training?
This training is held annually at the start of the fall semester and is open to new teaching assistants as well as returning teaching assistants seeking a refresher. Stay tuned for updates as we near Fall 2024!
What Topics are covered?
This training is an intensive, two hour session split into two sessions.
Part 1: Teaching assistant 101
- Ethics
- Professionalism
- Syllabus preparation
- Mandated reporting
- Cultivating belonging in the classroom
Part 2: Supporting your students
- Promoting persistence in the classroom
- Campus resources
- Supporting students in difficulty
- Professional development opportunities
- Self-care for the instructor
Who can I go to with questions?
You can connect with our office and the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning!
Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning
Phone: 419.530.4508