Schedule
As part of the TA Success Series, we offer TA Success Days.
This event is a selection of short workshops, activities, and resources focused on developing specific skills and knowledge relevant to roles as a Teaching Assistant (TA). This event is offered bi-annually once in early September and again in January, typically scheduled over 2-3 days.
Tuesday, Jan 7
TA Success Days - Orientation
Time: 9:00 - 9:30 am
Location: Murray Library, Room G3
Facilitator: Roberta Campbell-Chudoba
Welcome to TA Success Days! This introduction provides you the opportunity to meet other Teaching Assistants and to learn about the Teaching Preparation Certificate (TPC).
Grading problem-sets, labs, and exams effectively
Time: 9:45 - 10:45 am
Location: Murray Library, Room G3
Facilitator: Ata Sojoudi
You'll explore grading strategies to improve consistency and efficiency and leave with concrete ideas for before you start grading, while you're grading, and after you wrap up. You'll also hear tips on providing feedback to enhance learning.
Professional relationships as a TA
Time: 1:00 - 2:15 pm
Location: Murray Library, Room G3
Facilitator: Ian Moy
Learn about your roles, responsibilities, and rights related to interactions with students, supervisors, professors, and each other through this interactive session.
Wednesday, Jan 8
Grading essays or projects easily and effectively
Time: 9:00 - 9:45 am
Location: Murray Library, Room G3
Facilitator: Jamie Mayoh Bauche
In this session on grading written papers and projects, you’ll learn tips for giving good feedback, being more consistent in grading, and managing your time. Come expecting to practice grading and share your ideas.
First Nation, Métis, and Inuit ways of knowing, being, and doing
Time: 10:00 - 10:45 am
Location: Murray Library, Room G3
Facilitator: Darryl Isbister
Come and learn some things you may not know about First Nation, Métis and Inuit ways of knowing, being, and doing. This session will answer some common questions and also give you an opportunity to ask questions you have not been sure how to ask.
Facilitating practical labs
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Murray Library, Room G3
Facilitator: Elsa Van Ankum
Learn practical ideas for facilitating practical laboratory sessions and encouraging student engagement.
Challenging conversations
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Location: Murray Library, Room G3
Facilitators: Heather M. Ross and Anne-Marie Rollo
Participants will be introduced to concepts to assist them in having hallenging conversations with students or supervisors as a TA. You will gain a clearer understanding of engaging professionally and respectfully with students.
Event support
Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning (GMCTL)
Please email if you require information or support for this event: gmctl@usask.ca
We can also support departments with tailored sessions related to teaching and learning practices for their TAs. If you are interested, email our team today.