Since 1991, Virginia Tech has conducted the Graduate Teaching Assistant Workshop (GRAD 5004) to assist GTAs in developing as a teacher. The workshop is designed to provide recommendations and advice by experienced and dedicated faculty, staff and graduate students in topics related to being a successful university educator.
The GTA Workshop is offered in two parts:
- Phase I: Two half-day workshops, all parts mandatory
- Phase II: Twenty-eight short sessions, of which students must select and attend three.
Course communication, resources, assignments, and grading will occur via a Scholar website. Workshop sessions will be focused on three themes:
- Climate & Diversity: Develop appreciation of and strategies to handle different cultures, learning styles, and beliefs that you might experience in the classroom.
- Ethics: Consider the various ethical issues you may be challenged with in the classroom and learn how to prevent or handle infractions.
- Teaching Techniques & Skills: Presentation of and experimentation with best- practice strategies that enhance student learning.
Visit the GTA Workshop website for further details.