Written and designed by the staff of the Center for Teaching and Learning. Reproduce with permission only.

This manual, published in 1992, was written in response to faculty requests for guidelines that would help them work more effectively with their TAs. It is based on surveys and interviews with faculty, TAs, and administrators at UNC and other research universities. Topics covered include:

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Introduction

The Teaching Assistant as Apprentice

Defining Tasks

Defining the Relationship

Providing Support, Advice, and Training

For Discussion Leaders, Lab Instructors, and Graders

For TAs with Full Course Responsiblity

Providing Feedback and Evaluation

Observations

Self-Evaluations

Early Feedback

End-of-Course Evaluations

Teacher Training Resources    

Appendices

A. Code for Faculty and Teaching Assistants

B. Syllabus for a TA Training Course

C. Getting the Most From Your Videotape

D. Teaching Assistant Observation Checklist

E. Teaching Self-Evaluation Form

F. Early Feedback Exercise

G. Student Rating Form

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Last updated: January 31, 2001