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Being a TA in the U.S. Classroom

These workshops aim to help you succeed as a TA by providing practical strategies for cross-cultural teaching and communication.

You will:

Build your professional communication skills for clear, warm, and effective interactions with students in discussions, labs, lectures, and office/student hours
Practice these skills in community with fellow TAs
Enhance your confidence as a teacher and communicator in academic and other professional settings

Who can participate: All UW–Madison TAs are welcome. For example, you may be new to the U.S. or to Wisconsin, or new to teaching in the U.S., or you may have good experience and advice to share with peers about teaching in a U.S. university.

Leading Discussions and Labs

Sept. 23, 12-1:30 p.m., room to be announced

Lunch provided.

Practicing Effective Communication

Oct. 15, 12-1:30 p.m., room to be announced

Lunch provided.

First Name*

Last Name*

Wisc.edu Email Address*

Select the programs you will attend

Aug. 31 - event over

Sept. 23 12-:1:30 p.m. - Leading Discussions and Labs

Oct. 15 12-1:30 p.m. - Practicing Effective Communication

School/College/Institute/Division:

SCID Other

These programs are designed for UW-Madison teaching assistants

Instructional Role (if applicable):

Instructional Role Other

Optional requests:

Accommodation(s)

Dietary needs

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