This interdisciplinary orientation provides general preparation for graduate students with instructional responsibilities, including an overview of policies and procedures pertinent to the TA role, an introduction to effective teaching strategies and practices, and exposure to services and resources available across campus that offer support for individuals engaged in teaching and learning endeavors at UGA.
The CTL typically holds TA Orientation prior to the start of the Fall and Spring semesters.
As per TA Policy, anyone holding an assistantship with defined teaching duties – including all teaching and laboratory assistants – must complete the CTL’s TA Orientation prior to or concurrent with their first TAship.
Participation in TA Orientation allows students to:
- Become familiar with key policies and resources related to successful teaching and learning practice at UGA;
- Learn how and what to prepare for their first few weeks in the classroom and/or laboratory environment;
- Be introduced to the resources available within their departments and across campus that offer support for individuals engaged in teaching and learning endeavors at UGA.
In partnership with other units on campus, the CTL maintains a list of all students who have successfully completed TA Orientation, and shares their records with graduate coordinators.