“The Teaching Assistant’s Guide fills a gaping hole in the teaching literature."
— Jo Handelsman, Director of the Wisconsin Institute Discovery, Author of “Scientific Teaching” and “A World Without Soil”
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Are you an administrator looking to improve instruction in introductory classes?
Are you a faculty member teaching a seminar for new TAs?
The Teaching Assistant's Guide goes beyond usual TA orientations, helping new teachers promote active learning and inclusivity.
This book was developed to be a text for a seminar-style course for new TAs. Curriculum and discussion topics are available for each chapter.
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Why adopt The Teaching Assistant's Guide?
Why adopt The Teaching Assistant's Guide?
Just-in-time support. The book is intended to accompany the first weeks of the term to help new teachers get off to a good start.
Full of actionable advice and language TAs can immediately apply in their classes.
specific strategies to increase student engagement and to promote equity and inclusion
The book is short and practical–ideal for a new TA with a lot on their plate.
A curriculum guide and lesson plans are provided to make class or seminar planning easier.
Most chapters end with a curated bibliography to let students explore the teaching and learning literature.
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