{"product_id":"the-successful-ta-9780774839082","title":"The Successful TA","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaybe you're an undergraduate or graduate student who's just been appointed a TA. Or maybe you're a postdoctoral student or a new hire with limited teaching experience. In either case, you'll be expected  with little to no training  to excel at teaching and to enhance the learning experience of your students. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKathy Nomme and Carol Pollock recognize this gap between expectations and preparation and draw on decades of experience in teaching and TA training to offer practical advice on:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einteracting with course instructors \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edealing with nerves and anxiety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epreparing for the first session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esupporting student learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edeveloping learning exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eengaging students with diverse needs and backgrounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eusing technology in the classroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eassessing student work and providing feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lessons and scenarios in this short, accessible guide can be applied to any discipline or teaching venue  from large lecture \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 Stepping into Your Role\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 Preparing for Your First Session\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 Designing Lessons and Learning Activities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4 Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 Facilitating Classroom Interaction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 Teaching with Technology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7 Assessing Student Learning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8 Reflecting on Your Teaching Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWords of Encouragement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFurther Resources\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of British Columbia Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49404940648791,"sku":"9780774839082","price":15.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780774839082.jpg?v=1730488130","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-successful-ta-9780774839082","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}