Teaching Assistant Orientation (TAO) 2001

Teaching Type	Disciplines				Room
Teaching Labs I	Biological Sciences, Geology, Physics				Calhoun 103
Teaching Labs II	Chemistry				Calhoun 219
Engineering I	Chemical, Materials Sciences, Mechanical				Calhoun 218
Engineering II	Biomedical, Civil/Environmental, Management of Technology				Calhoun 203
Engineering III	Electrical Engineering & Computer Science				Calhoun 117
Assisting Professors I	Anthropology, Economics, Fine Arts, Psychology, Sociology				Calhoun 337
Assisting Professors II	All Peabody departments, Owen				Calhoun 320
Leading Discussions I	Comparative Literature, History, Philosophy, Political Science				Calhoun 204
Leading Discussions II	Graduate Department of Religion				Calhoun 109
Teaching Your Own Course I	English, Mathematics				Calhoun 423
Teaching Your Own Course II	Classical Studies, French/Italian, Germanic/Slavic, Spanish/Portuguese				Calhoun 104
Name of Session		I (10:30-11:45)	II (1:15-2:30)
Motivate: Math, Sci, Eng		Calhoun 203, 204	Calhoun 203, 204
Motivate: Hum, Soc Sci		Calhoun 423	—–
Crit Think: Math, Sci, Eng		Calhoun 103, 104	Calhoun 103, 104
Crit Think: Hum, Soc Sci		Calhoun 219	Calhoun 219
Writing Quizzes, Exams, ...		Calhoun 218	Calhoun 218
Leading Discussions		Calhoun 117	Calhoun 117
Challenging Moments		Calhoun 109	Calhoun 109
Effective Lectures		Calhoun 320	Calhoun 320
Own Course 1st Time		Calhoun 209	Calhoun 209
Diversity		Calhoun 337	Calhoun 337
Technology		—-	Calhoun 423

2001 Fall TA and ITA Orientation Workshops

Wednesday, August 22, 2001

For NEW Teaching Assistants, All Graduate Students, & Post Docs

8:30-9:00 REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, Calhoun Hall Lobby

9:00-10:15 TEACHING CLUSTER III, Calhoun Hall, Center for Teaching MTFs

VU Policies and Resources, Course Evaluations

Refer to table above for cluster and room location

10:15-10:30 BREAK

10:30-11:45 CONCURRENT SESSIONS  I, Calhoun Hall, Center for Teaching MTFs

Refer to table below for session and room location

11:45-1:15 LUNCH, Rand Dining Hall

1:15-2:30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS II, Calhoun Hall, Center for Teaching MTFs

Refer to table below for session descriptions.

2:30-3:00 ICE CREAM SOCIAL, Calhoun Portico

For Lunch:
Go to Rand Dining Hall
Present your orientation nametag for entry
The Dining Hall is the eating/serving area between Sarratt and the C-Room/Bookstore

 

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Motivating Students in Mathematics, Science, and Engineering:

How to Use CATs, Active Learning, and Other Student-Centered Teaching Techniques.

Motivating Students in Humanities and Social Sciences: How to Use CATs, Active Learning, and Other Student-Centered Teaching Techniques.

Promoting Critical Thinking in Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Students: Coaching Problem-Solving and Developing Analytical Skills

Promoting Critical Thinking in Humanities and Social Sciences Students: Using Close Reading of Texts, Literary Analysis, and Other Strategies

Writing Quizzes and Problem Sets in Mathematics, Science, and
Engineering

Writing Exams and Assignments in Humanities and Social
Sciences

Leading Effective Discussions: Developing Lesson Plans and Using In-Class Strategies that Promote Student Participation in Class

Challenging Moments with Students in Class and Lab: Case Studies and Discussion of Options for Managing These Situations

Strategies for Effective Lectures: From Developing Lesson Plans and Organizing Content to Speaking with Confidence

Teaching Your Own Course for the First Time: Tips for Planning the Semester, Developing a Comprehensive Syllabus, and Establishing Policies

Technology Overview: Using Prometheus, Web Sites, and E-Mail in Teaching

Evaluating Ourselves as Teachers Before the End of the Semester: Self-Reflective and Formative Assessment Strategies

Diversity in the Classroom: Managing Issues of Race, Gender, and Religion