Working in a group

Working in a group

The list below represents what a group of experienced UVic Teaching Assistants (TAs) have identified as important aspects of what learning is and how TAs can identify that their students are learning. Not all suggestions below may be applicable in all departments on...
What is learning?

What is learning?

The list below represents what a group of experienced UVic Teaching Assistants (TAs) have identified as important guidelines for working in a group, both in-person and online. Not all suggestions below may be applicable in all departments on campus. Please use the...
Time management

Time management

The list below represents what a group of experienced UVic Teaching Assistants (TAs) have identified as important aspects of how to manage your time as a TA and graduate student. Not all suggestions below may be applicable in all departments on campus. Please use the...
Teaching in a laboratory setting

Teaching in a laboratory setting

The list below represents what a group of experienced UVic Teaching Assistants (TAs) have identified as key considerations when working as a TA in a laboratory setting. Not all suggestions below may be applicable in all departments on campus. Please use the list as a...
Providing effective student feedback

Providing effective student feedback

The following guide is provided for teaching assistants (TAs) to assist in your task of providing feedback to students about their course assignments, whether graded or not. The most important aspect of feedback is to support students’ learning. Therefore, it is...