TA Training
Helpful Tips Day One Be organized Smile Set rules Tips from Chris Be prepared Know the class (what to be covered?) Know the students (what do they know?) Do your job (show up at lectures and office hours) Care (or show that you care) Teaching Tips Write down the plan for the day on the left side of the board and keep it there. Write down everything you want your students to be writing down; otherwise, they get confused later while reviewing their notes. Write big; materials look easier that way. Give students simple procedures. End on time. Other Tips Solve homework/exam questions yourself; don't trust answer key. Do a mid-quarter questionnaire to get feedback on your teaching. Have a review session 2 days in advance (they get freaked out the day before). Tips from Undergrad Do Have a plan for TA session. Do numerical examples. Do each step, explaining what you are doing and why you are doing. Do variant problems during office hour. Provide