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...
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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...
First class
The list below represents what a group of experienced UVic Teaching Assistants (TAs) have identified as key considerations before the first class. Not all suggestions below may be applicable in all departments on campus. Please use the list as a guide only as this...
Facilitating a discussion group
The list below represents what a group of experienced UVic Teaching Assistants (TAs) have identified as guidelines for developing your discussion groups, seminars, tutorials, or other discussion-based structure as a TA. Not all suggestions below may be applicable in...
Encouraging learning in the classroom
The list below represents what a group of experienced UVic Teaching Assistants (TAs) have identified as key tips or strategies for a TA to encourage learning in the classroom to ensure all students feel supported. Not all suggestions below may be applicable in all...
Diverse ways of learning
The list below represents what a group of experienced UVic Teaching Assistants (TAs) have identified as the different ways in which they, and their students, learn. TAs may wish to use this list to assist in developing teaching strategies that are inclusive of all...
Creating a community of learners in the classroom
The list below represents what a group of experienced UVic Teaching Assistants (TAs) have identified as important aspects of how TAs can build community in their classroom. Not all suggestions below may be applicable in all departments on campus. Please use the list...
Codes of conduct
The list below represents what a group of experienced UVic Teaching Assistants (TAs) have identified as important aspects for “codes of conduct,” or “honour codes,” or “ways of being together” guidelines in a TA role. Not all suggestions below may be applicable in all...
Before the first class
The list below represents what a group of experienced UVic Teaching Assistants (TAs) have identified as key questions to think about before the first class as a TA. Not all suggestions below may be applicable in all departments on campus. Please use the list as a...
Admirable qualities of a TA
The list below represents what a group of experienced UVic Teaching Assistants (TAs) have identified as admirable qualities of TAs. Not all suggestions below may be applicable in all departments on campus. Please use the list as a guide only as this list is not...
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