Fall 2019 Orientation
Orientation:
Location: Rowe 122
Microteaching Test:
Location: Rowe 318
Please Note: This orientation is for prospective international TAs who have never taught in the U.S.
International TAs who are coming to UConn after having taught at another U.S. institution should submit written evidence of the TA position to the UCAELI office. English proficiency can be certified based on previous TA experience, but the student is still welcome to attend the UConn ITA orientation.
ITA Orientation Schedule
Monday, August 12, 2019
Time |
Event |
Room |
| 9:00am – 9:30am | Registration | Rowe 122 |
| 9:30am – 10:00am | Ice Breakers with UConn Teaching Assistant Mentors and undergrads | Rowe 122 |
| 10:00am – 11:00pm | Rotating Panel Discussion (small groups): Who are the students? What do students expect? Cross-cultural classroom issues | Rowe 122 |
| 11:00an – 12:00pm | The First Day of Teaching-discussion and practice session with undergraduates | Rowe 122 |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch Break | |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Evaluating your teaching, Asking for feedback | Rowe 122 |
| 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Overview of the microteaching test, video examples, practice session with feedback | Rowe 122 |
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Time |
Event |
Room |
| 10:00am – 11:30am | Microteaching Testing Reserved | Rowe 318 |
| 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Microteaching Testing Reserved | Rowe 318 |
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Time |
Event |
Room |
| 10:00am – 11:30am | Microteaching Testing Reserved | Rowe 318 |
| 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Microteaching Testing FULL | Rowe 318 |
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Time |
Event |
Room |
| 9:15am – 11:30am | Microteaching Testing | Rowe 318 |
| 1:00pm – 3:30pm | Microteaching Testing | Rowe 318 |