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Engaging Teaching Assistants: Everybody Learns More

Thomas Lamonica & Brian Pohlman, Communication; Tracy Widergren, Business Builders

In this session we will discuss how to create effective teaching teams comprised of an instructor and one or more graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants. From planning to teaching to evaluating student work, sharing the load and making the most of each team member’s strengths ensures that everyone on the team and in the class learns more. In addition, helping teaching assistants to become fully invested in the team and the teaching of the course helps develop professional expertise and can lead to lasting professional relationships.

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