Feedback and Progress. Periodically during and after the workshop, formal feedback from anonymous surveys and informal verbal feedback will be complied and documented. In addition, the updates that will be made in response to feedback collected will also be recorded and uploaded to show the evolution of the workshop over time. 11.30.20 [embeddoc url=”https://chemimpacts.uoregon.edu/files/2020/12/TA-Workshop-Fall-2020-Feedback.pdf” download=”all” […]
Additional Handouts
Additional Handouts. These handouts contain a brief description of the workshop to the different audiences (New TAs, Lead TAs, and Module Leaders). The expectations for each participating group are clearly laid out. New TAs: Info [embeddoc url=”https://chemimpacts.uoregon.edu/files/2020/11/New-TAs-Handout.pdf” download=”all” viewer=”google”] Lead TAs: Info [embeddoc url=”https://chemimpacts.uoregon.edu/files/2020/11/Lead-TAs-Handout.pdf” download=”all” viewer=”google”] Lead TAs: Example of Lab-Specific Documentation [embeddoc url=”https://chemimpacts.uoregon.edu/files/2020/11/Lab-specific-document-example.pdf” download=”all” […]
Week 7: Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom
Week 7. During Week 7, the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion in a classroom setting was discussed. The need to continuously become more educated on this topic was emphasized along with a few concrete steps that TAs can easily take to progress towards a more inclusive academic environment. Presentation [embeddoc url=”https://chemimpacts.uoregon.edu/files/2020/11/Week-7_-Diversity-and-Inclusion.pptx” download=”all” viewer=”microsoft”] Supplemental […]
Week 6: Science Literacy Teaching Club
Week 6. Instead of hosting our own meeting on Week 6 (since it was Election Day), we opted to attend the Science Teaching Journal Club sponsored by the Science Literacy Program and Teaching Education Program at UO. “Learning management systems such as Canvas provide instructors with a number of ways to control students’ access to course […]
Week 5: Engaging Students
Week 5. The module of Week 5 was focused on engaging students and included a further discussion of different methods TAs can use. Tips for keeping students interested in the course during study sessions and office hours were highlighted. Additionally, important discussion contributions were made by more senior graduate students through their years of experience. […]
Week 4: Active Learning in a Remote Setting
Week 4. Week 4 was about active learning in a remote setting, which is a topic that has become especially important during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Methods for keeping lectures engaging by using multiple media types and utilizing different online-based activities were explained and utilized during this module. Presentation [embeddoc url=”https://chemimpacts.uoregon.edu/files/2020/11/Active-Learning-Presentation.pdf” download=”all” viewer=”google”] Other Materials […]
Week 3: Guided Inquiry-Based Learning
Week 3. The focus of the Week 3 module was on guided inquiry-based learning and how to implement this technique within the classroom. This teaching method is becoming increasingly used within classrooms across the world and additionally general chemistry laboratory courses at the University of Oregon are taught using this method. Because of this, knowledge […]
Week 2: Professionalism and Office Hours
Week 2. During the module of Week 2, the topics of professionalism and facilitating office hours were discussed. The importance of teaching as a mentor rather than a friend and how to best run office hours were emphasized. Contributions from older graduate students about their own personal teaching experiences were especially helpful for new TAs. […]
Week 1: First Week Essentials
Week 1. The goal of the Week 1 module was to prepare students, especially new first-year graduate students, for teaching their first class. During this module, we discussed topics such as how to establish an open classroom atmosphere and how to prepare for class each week. Additionally, we facilitated small group discussions where new TAs […]
Week 8: Professor Spotlight – Dr. Amanda Cook
Week 8. For Week 8, Prof. Amanda Cook spoke about her transition from a graduate student to postdoctoral researcher to professor. The presentation laid out different academic career paths as well as provided advice for skills to develop along the way. Presentation [embeddoc url=”https://chemimpacts.uoregon.edu/files/2020/11/Week-8_-Grad-School-to-Professorship.pptx” download=”all” viewer=”microsoft”]