GTA Series: Starting on the Right Foot: Setting the Tone for a Successful Semester

Friday, August 23, 2024 :: 11:30-1:00 PM

Park Library | 413

Intended Audience: Graduate Teaching Assistants

Facilitated by: Gabrielle Likavec & Brooke Moore

In partnership with the Office of Research and Graduate Studies (ORGS), CIS is pleased to introduce the Building Excellence in Graduate Teaching Assistants Series. These sessions are designed to prepare graduate students for their teaching roles at CMU, enhance their teaching skills, increase their pedagogical knowledge and practice, and equip them with the tools and strategies necessary to support undergraduate education effectively. GTAs receive guidance in various pedagogical techniques, teaching methods, and classroom management strategies.

How do you make the most of your first class to create a comfortable, welcoming learning environment, build rapport with your students and faculty, set clear expectations for your students and yourself, and establish appropriate boundaries? This interactive session will explore the importance and value of creating a safe learning environment. We will examine ways to be clear and assertive while establishing boundaries and setting expectations.

Lunch will be provided.