STEMx offers foundational training for undergraduate course assistants (UGCAs) and graduate teaching assistants (TAs) leading up to fall and spring terms. Over 2000 students have participated over the last five years.
Training Topics
- Roles of TAs and UGCAs
- Noticing & Supporting Students
- Responding to Difficult Scenarios
- University Policies & Procedures
- How People Learn
- Teaching ALL of our Students
- Time Management
- Active Learning & Engagement
Training Structure
These trainings are housed in Canvas sites that are available at all times. In addition to the required training, TAs and UGCAs can access additional resources they need, when they need them. First-time UGCAs and TA's complete two training elements:
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An asynchronous Canvas course that includes one required module and two optional modules with resources and tools for teaching.
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A synchronous two-hour workshop with examples and group learning. Hundreds of graduate and undergraduate students participate every semester in preparation to support courses across the college.