Table of Contents

Handbook Contents The Many Roles of a TA University of Guelph Students: Recognizing & Supporting Their Needs Learning at the University of Guelph Teaching Techniques and Issues Additional Pieces of the Teaching Puzzle Grading: Useful Techniques Student Support: The Tough but Rewarding Part of Being a TA TAing as a Learning Experience University Policies and Statements Resources & References

Copyright Information The Many Roles of a TA The TA Balancing Act The TA as Student The TA as Teacher The Instructor-Student Liaison Role The International TA The Distance Education TA The TA as Union Member The TA as GSA Member In the Classroom . . . University of Guelph Students: Recognizing & Supporting Their Needs University of Guelph Students First-Year Students Distance Education Students International Students Students with Disabilities or Impairments Learning Styles Inequality in the Classroom Fostering a Diverse Learning Environment In the Classroom . . . Learning at the University of Guelph Learning at University Learning Strategies and Approaches of Successful and Unsuccessful Students Helping Your Students to Become Successful Students In the Classroom . . . Teaching Techniques and Issues Preparation: Getting Ready How to Be Prepared Safety: No Emergencies . . . Please! Questions? Questions?? Questions??? Running an Effective Laboratory Session Facilitating Seminar Discussions Promoting Active Learning Through Group Work Facilitating On-line Discussions Managing Difficult Student Behaviours Group Work: Some Things to Keep in Mind Linking Your Classes Together In the Classroom . . . Additional Pieces of the Teaching Puzzle Ethics in Teaching Lecturing Presentation Suggestions Learning Technologies Dealing With Difficult Group Members Using Concept Maps Information Seeking Skills Evaluating Web Sites Writing-to-Learn Grading: Useful Techniques University of Guelph Grading Guidelines Grading Written Reports or Papers Grading Oral Presentations Grading Class Participation Grading Examinations and Tests Plagiarism: It Does Happen in University In the Classroom . . . Student Support: The Tough but Rewarding Part of Being a TA Effective Office Hours When a Student is in Personal Difficulty Helping Students Handle Their 'Distress' Working With Angry Students Motivating Students Maintaining Professional Relationships In the Classroom . . . TAing as a Learning Experience If You Are TAing for the First Time Other TAs: The Best Resource Around Evaluating Your Teaching Asking for Feedback Developing a Teaching Dossier Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education Twelve Principles of Effective Teaching and Learning Improving Your Teaching University Policies and Statements Mission Statement Learning Objectives Student Rights and Responsibilities Sexual and Gender Harassment Policy and Procedure Interim Human Rights Complaint Procedure Academic Consideration Academic Misconduct CUPE Local 3913 Union Agreement Department Policies Resources & References Overview of Support Services Teaching Support Services: Support for TAs References