Graduate TA Orientation

Teaching at the university level can be a challenging undertaking, especially in a diverse learning environment. To help newly-appointed graduate teaching assistants prepare for their teaching experience in our undergraduate classrooms and laboratories, the Graduate College sponsors a mandatory Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) Orientation.  This workshop is held prior to the start of the fall and spring semesters. 

The workshop features speakers and interactive components designed to educate, empower, and inspire graduate teaching assistants in their roles as effective teachers in the undergraduate learning community at Florida Atlantic University. Topics include Effective Classroom Management Strategies, Dealing with Disruptive Students, Legal Issues in Higher Education, Diversity and Dedication at FAU, and more.

Sample GTA Agenda

Day 1
Day 2
Registration and Breakfast Registration and Breakfast
Welcome from the Vice-President for Research/ Graduate College Dean, Dr. Barry T. Rosson Session IV: Effective Classroom Management Strategies
Session I: Teaching at FAU - GTA Panel – Real Life GTA Experiences Session V: Diversity and Dedication at FAU
Session II: Dealing with Disruptive Students Session VI: Open the Library Doors – How the FAU Library Can Help You Support Your Students
Session III: Legal Issues in Higher Education Session VII: Student Employment
Staff/faculty: The Fall 2013 GTA Orientation will be held on August 22-23 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. New GTA's may be registered for the orientation here.Please contact Janelle Petak at petakj@fau.edu with any questions.



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