ü TA Preparation: A Checklist for Departments

___ 1. What provisions are made for coordination between the faculty member and Teaching Assistants who run tutorial groups and labs?
___ A. Regular meetings
___ B. TAs attend the lectures
___ C. Lecture, tutorial, and lab notes are shared
___ D. Material to appear on tests is discussed
___ E. Other

___ 2. What basic or routine information is systematically provided to Teaching Assistants?
___ A. Resources: office space, secretarial support
___ B. Instructional materials
___ C. Department policies on grading, plagiarism, etc.
___ D. University policies that directly affect instruction
___ E. Other

___ 3. Is provision made for dialogue concerning the professional development of TAs?
___ A. Time set aside for this purpose
___ B. Regular discussion at departmental meetings
___ C. List of mentors, faculty, other TAs available for consultation.
___ D. Other

___ 4. Does your department have a training program for TAs? Does it include these topics?
___ A. Preparation of lectures and presentations
___ B. Encouraging student participation
___ C. Motivating undergraduate students
___ D. Classroom management
___ E. Establishing rapport
___ F. Tutoring methods
___ G. Effective communication
___ H. Stress management
___ I. Evaluation and grading
___ J. Practice teaching and feedback sessions with other TAs
___ K. Lab procedures, techniques, safety
___ L. Other