The Teaching Assistant Orientation introduces new and returning graduate students to the teaching culture at UC Merced by addressing important pedagogical policies, classroom dynamics, and course planning. The orientation is composed of a morning session and afternoon sessions, with a lunch break in between (lunch will be provided). All sessions are mandatory.
| Time | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00am-8:15am | Continental Breakfast - Provided by CRTE | COB 105 |
| 8:15am-8:30am | Welcome and Introductions | COB 105 |
| 8:30am-9:30am | Preparing for the First Day, and Beyond | COB 105 |
| 9:45am-10:30am |
SNS: Communicating Effectively with Your Students SSHA: Scantrons, Copiers, and Q&A with Panel of Experienced TAs |
COB 120
COB 105 COB 116 |
| 10:40am-11:25am |
SoE: Communicating Effectively with Your Students SNS: Scantrons, Copiers, and Q&A with Panel of Experienced TAs |
COB 120 COB 105 COB 116 |
| 11:35am-12:15pm |
SoE: Scantrons, Copiers and Q&A with Panel of Experienced TAs SSHA: Communicating Effectively with Your Students |
COB 120
COB 105 COB 116 |
| 12:15pm-1:45pm | Lunch - Provided by CRTE and GSS (Lakeview Room in Y-W Dining Center) |
|
| 1:45pm-2:30pm | From Disruptions to Emergencies: What to Do | COB 105 |
| 2:40pm-3:30pm | Ethics-related Teaching Policies: FERPA and Academic Conduct | COB 105 |
| 3:30pm-4:00pm | Teaching and Disabilities | COB 105 |
Questions? Email us at cetl@ucmerced.edu.
