Winter TA Orientation

Each quarter, CTL hosts a TA Orientation to prepare graduate students for their teaching responsibilities at Stanford. This event is highly recommended for all TAs. It will provide a foundation in evidence-based teaching practices for new and returning TAs, postdocs, and other members of the campus community. All registrants will have access to TAO materials (such as slide decks and handouts) after the event through the companion Canvas site.

Spring Quarter TA Orientation

Friday, March 25, 2022 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. PST
Tressider Memorial Union

Agenda:

Opening Session (1 – 2 p.m.)

Welcome to Teaching at Stanford
Supporting Mental Health and Well-being in the Classroom: Colin Campbell, Program Manager, Health Education, Well Being at Stanford

Concurrent Session (2:10 – 3 p.m.) (Choose ONE workshop)

Grading Problem Sets, Labs and Exams
Leading Discussions in Science and Engineering
Leading Discussions in Social Sciences and Humanities
Leading Office Hours and Review Sessions

Closing Session (3:10 – 4 p.m.)

Major Policies and Practices Every TA Should Know

For questions about TA Orientation or to request an accommodation, please contact Amanda Modell at amodell@stanford.edu.

Missed the TA Orientation?

Stanford Policies for Remote Teaching during COVID-19

Remote Teaching and the Honor Code from the Office of Community Standards
Guidance for Remote Teaching and Learning from the Bureau of Judicial Affairs
The Honor Code and Fundamental Standard Video
Title IX and Sexual Harassment Policy Office Video
Teaching Students with Disabilities from the Office of Accessible Education
Office of Accessible Education Video

Stanford Policies

Questions?

Contact Amanda Modell, Associate Director, Graduate Teaching Programs, for more information at any time. Please also contact Amanda if you need a disability-related accommodation or wheelchair access information.