History TA Initial Training Session

9-10 – Introductions from Department Chair, Faculty TA Coordinator, Undergraduate Adviser, plus general meet-and-greet.
10-12 – Workshop on the basics of TAing, including TA Responsibilities, Writing a Syllabus, Lesson Planning, Generating Classroom Discussion, Holding Office Hours, Assessing Student Performance.

12-1 – Potluck lunch with returning TAs.

1-2:30 – Presentations from campus resources, including CLAS, DSP, Student Counseling. Also presentations from the Graduate Student Union and Carol Lansing, new Director of Graduate Studies.

2:30-3 – Announcements from Ryan and Jackson about our plan for TA training for the 2011-2012 academic year.

hm 9/13/11, 9/16; jwil 19.ix.2011