Getting Started as a TA
TA Training Workshop:
- Students in Applied Math, Computational Math, C&O or Pure Math: training will be provided by the Faculty of Mathematics in the first week of classes (Fall term). The 2024 Fall TA workshop will take place on Wednesday, September 4, at 5:30 - 8:30 PM in MC 1085. Attendance will be taken at the workshop - all new graduate students except those in CS and SAS are required to attend this workshop. A pizza dinner will be provided at the start of the workshop.
- Students in Computer Science or Statistics and Actuarial Science: your dept/school will provide their own training. Your Graduate Coordinator will inform you of the details.
- Download the Fall 2024 Math TA Training Workshop (PDF) slides.
Required learning
- In your first term you must complete following online training modules:
- Harassment and discrimination (Log in to Waterloo Learn > Self Registration > CMAHRO TA Training - Mathematics Fall 2024)
- NOTE: If you become aware of or are approached regarding any situation involving harassment or discrimination it is important that you understand your responsibilities as a TA. The link below will provide you with information on how to respond in such situations. It also contains a memo from the Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) and links to Policy #33, Policy #42 and other relevant documents.
Guidelines for Teaching Assistants (TAs) | Conflict Management & Human Rights Office (uwaterloo.ca)
Please ensure that you have read through and understand this information so that you are prepared to respond if a situation involving harassment or discrimination arises.
- NOTE: If you become aware of or are approached regarding any situation involving harassment or discrimination it is important that you understand your responsibilities as a TA. The link below will provide you with information on how to respond in such situations. It also contains a memo from the Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) and links to Policy #33, Policy #42 and other relevant documents.
- Safety (3 different online modules)
- Accessibility Training
- Review the Teaching Assistant Manual to familiarize yourself with the Teaching Assistant role.
- Harassment and discrimination (Log in to Waterloo Learn > Self Registration > CMAHRO TA Training - Mathematics Fall 2024)
Suggested learning
- LEARN modules through Waterloo Grad Ready (optional):
- Module 3: Getting Ready to be a Teaching Assistant
- New modules will be offered periodically