Preparing for your first class

Preparing for your first class

The list below represents what a group of experienced UVic Teaching Assistants (TAs) have identified as key considerations to think about as you prepare for your first class as a TA, both online and in-person. Not all suggestions below may be applicable in all...
Online Discussion Forums

Online Discussion Forums

The following guide is provided for teaching assistants (TAs) to assist in your task of leading online discussion forums. The most important aspect of online discussion forums is to support students’ learning. Not all suggestions below may be applicable in all...
Lesson Planning

Lesson Planning

Having a well-developed lesson plan can make all the difference in the success of your tutorial, discussion section, lab, or other facilitated TA responsibility. Follow the steps below to ensure that students are learning what you intend. I Related guides First class...
Icebreakers

Icebreakers

The list below represents what a group of experienced UVic Teaching Assistants (TAs) have identified as icebreaker (or community building) activities to use in the classroom as a TA. Not all suggestions below may be applicable in all departments on campus. Please use...
Grading assignments

Grading assignments

The list below represents what a group of experienced UVic Teaching Assistants (TAs) have identified as key considerations when grading or marking assignments as a TA. Not all suggestions below may be applicable in all departments on campus. Please use the list as a...