Every new teacher faces a great challenge. For international teaching assistants (ITA), the task of teaching includes reaching across different cultural values and assumptions, different educational systems, different native languages, and non-verbal c ommunication systems. Thus, the challenge is greater, but so is the opportunity. As an ITA, you have the chance to develop a truly sophisticated command of English, to which you may have already devoted a great deal of effort. You also have the opportunit y to get inside an important part of Canadian culture, the educational system, to understand and effect it by your contribution. Furthermore, you are invited to enter into an meaningful, cooperative relationship with your students, giving both them and yo urself a memorable, enriching experience.

Language Skills

Cultural Differences