Teaching Assistant Training Program (TATP)

The Teaching Assistant (TA) Training Program offers both online and in-person sessions in the Winter semester. This program is a collaboration between SGS, CITL, TAUMUN, and the GSU.

Program objectives include introducing new graduate students and future teaching assistants to their roles, responsibilities, and relevant policies. Participants will receive an electronic certificate of completion. *Please note that the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science offers its own TA training program, therefore thesis-based engineering students are not eligible.*

Facilitators: Dr. Leonard Lye , Sarah Khalil, Melanie Doyle, and CITL Learning Technology Coaches

Winter 2024 Schedule:

1) In-person Session: 

Topic: Generative AI and Teaching Assistants 

Like all educators, teaching assistants (TAs) are increasingly encountering generative AI and tools like ChatGPT in their work with students. In this session, we will learn about the impact of generative AI on undergraduate learning, review relevant Memorial policies related to AI and teaching, and discuss how to talk to students and instructors about AI use (and misuse).

Date and Time: Thursday, February 22, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm NST

Location: Science Lecture Theatre (SN 2109), Science Building, Memorial University

2) Online Session:

Topic: Brightspace: The Basics, Course Content and Communications

Date and Time: Thursday, February 22, 2024, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm NST

3) In-person Session:

Topics:

(1) Introduction and Roles and Responsibilities of a TA

(2) Qualities of an Effective TA

(3) Communication in the Classroom

(4) MUN Policies Affecting TAs

(5) Grading and Dealing With Problems

(6) Case Studies and Final Q and A

Date and Time: Saturday, February 24, 2024, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm NST

Location: Science Lecture Theatre (SN 2109), Science Building, Memorial University.

Breakfast and lunch will be served.

 

Students must attend all sessions to receive an electronic certificate of completion. 

Registration Deadline: Monday, February 19, 2024 at 5:00 pm

REGISTER HERE