Teaching Techniques and Issues

Section Contents Preparation: Getting Ready How to Be Prepared Safety: No Emergencies . . . Please! Questions? Questions?? Questions??? Running an Effective Laboratory Session Facilitating Seminar Discussions Promoting Active Learning Through Group Work Facilitating On-line Discussions Managing Difficult Student Behaviours Group Work: Some Things to Keep in Mind Linking Your Classes Together In the Classroom . . .

The University of Guelph is "animated by a spirit of free and open inquiry, collaboration, and mutual respect."  Mission Statement, University of Guelph June 1995 During your time as a TA you will most likely be given responsibility for a laboratory, studio, or seminar section. This teaching responsibility can be invigorating as it allows you the opportunity to interact closely with your students and to have a direct impact on their learning. You may be involved with class preparation, facilitating group work and class discussions, facilitating on-line discussions, and/or dealing with difficult students. While rewarding, being responsible for a weekly lab, studio, or seminar can become a very time-intensive and sometimes overwhelming task. To help you manage this task effectively we have identified several key activities, teaching techniques, and issues for you to keep in mind. Previous Section | Next Section