Spring TA Orientation
Each quarter, CTL hosts a TA Orientation (TAO) 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.
If you are unable to attend TAO, TAO Any Time is a self-paced online course introducing you to the fundamentals of effective pedagogy for teaching assistants.
Please note: no food or open drinks are allowed inside TAO classrooms. Please bring a reusable water bottle and/or travel mug with lid if you would like to bring drinks into Lathrop library.
Spring Quarter TA Orientation
Saturday, April 6, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lathrop Library
Agenda
Check-in and light refreshments (12:30 – 1:00 p.m.)
Opening Session (1:00 – 1:50 p.m.) Lathrop 282
- Welcome to Teaching at Stanford: Amanda Modell, PhD. Associate Director, Graduate Teaching Programs, the Center for Teaching and Learning
- Mental Health and Well Being in Learning Environments: Amy Larimer, Well-being Coach, Well-Being at Stanford
Concurrent Session (2:00 – 3:00 p.m.) (Choose ONE interactive workshop)
- Leading Office Hours and Review Sessions (Lathrop 282)
- Supporting Student Learning in Sections (Lathrop 296)
Closing Session 2 (3:10 – 4 p.m.)
- Major Policies & Practices Every TA Should Know (Lathrop 282)
For questions about TA Orientation or to request an accommodation, please contact Amanda Modell at amodell@stanford.edu.
Missed the TA Orientation?
TAO Any Time is a self-paced online course introducing you to the fundamentals of effective pedagogy for teaching assistants. Register through Canvas and complete it at a time that works for you.
Stanford Policy Resources
- 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
- "Honor Code and Fundamental Standard"
- Environmental Health and Safety - Emergency Preparedness Program
- Office of Accessible Education (OAE)
- Sexual Harassment Policy Office
- University Policy on Recording and Broadcasting Classes[BC1]
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.
amodell@stanford.edu
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