Meeting Times and Location: Tuesdays 2:30 - 3:20 pm in Loew 101
Content Overview: This seminar provides teaching assistants in the Computer Science & Engineering Department a weekly meeting to discuss issues and build skills related to teaching, learning, and education. During the early part of the quarter, topics of immediate concern to new TAs will be discussed such as how to lead a quiz section and how to help students outside class. This seminar gives you an opportunity to reflect on your teaching skills and is a place to develop, practice, and refine some of these skills. Some topics of discussion will be guided by the students to best address their concerns as new TAs in the department.
Participation: Students earn one hour of credit by completing small weekly homework and reading assignments; two activities completed outside of class, attending the weekly seminar, and participating in discussions and activities. Discussions are usually centered around a theme involving some pre-assigned reading. Please read/skim assigned material before attending class. Additionally, students should meet with the instructor in conference at least once during the quarter.
Questions/Problems/Concerns: As a teaching assistant in the department, you play a crucial role in the education of the undergraduates at UW. You also play a critical and exciting role in the department. If you are experiencing any problems with your TA duties, please contact me and I'll try to help you out.
Mailing List: There will be a class mailing list/bulletin board... watch for an announcement
Tentative Schedule (see Schedule and Readings for updates)
October 5: First Day of Class -- What To Do. Effective Teaching. What do we want to do this quarter?
October 12: Leading Discussions
October 19: Classroom Activities
October 26: Classroom Management
November 2: Dealing with Students Personally
November 9: Active Learning in the Classroom
November 16: Developing Homework and Exams
November 23: Learning Styles and Teaching Styles
November 30: Gender and Diversity Issues
December 7: The CS Curriculum