Tip Sheets: Support for TAs

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  • Being a TA in Online Courses

    Prepare for success as a TA in an online course with practical strategies for effective communication, student engagement, and managing digital course responsibilities.

  • Being an International TA in a Canadian Classroom

    Navigate cultural expectations and enhance your teaching confidence with tips tailored to support international TAs in Canadian post-secondary classrooms.

  • Controlling Nervousness

    Build confidence and manage anxiety with practical techniques to reduce nervousness and enhance your effectiveness in teaching and presentation settings.

  • Getting the most out of your teaching experience as a graduate student

    Maximize your teaching experience as a graduate student by setting clear goals, seeking feedback, and reflecting on your development to support both your teaching and academic growth.

  • How to Plan and Deliver Impactful Guest Lectures

    Guidance for graduate students, new faculty, and others in delivering effective guest lectures. 

  • Imposter Phenomenon

    Recognize and address imposter feelings in yourself and your students by exploring strategies that build confidence, normalize self-doubt, and foster a supportive learning environment.

  • Preparing Your Presentation

    Presentations should engage listeners from start to finish. To deliver a clear and engaging presentation, presenters should explore how to plan their content strategically, organize ideas logically, and leverage visuals and storytelling techniques to support audience understanding and retention. 

  • Supervisory Relationships

    Cultivate effective supervisory relationships by establishing clear expectations, maintaining open communication, and fostering mutual respect to support student growth, autonomy, and academic success.

  • Teaching Assistant Checklist: Questions to Ask

    Prepare for a successful TA experience by asking key questions about course expectations, communication protocols, and responsibilities, ensuring clarity, confidence, and effective support for student learning.

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