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Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1987
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED285507
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  • Instructional Resource Booklet for Graduate Teaching Assistants at Old Dominion University. Revised Edition. Cheating Classroom Techniques Codes of Ethics College Instruction Course Evaluation Educational Media Educational Testing Grading Graduate Students Higher Education Questionnaires Rating Scales Student Evaluation of Teacher Performance Teacher Effectiveness Teaching Assistants Teaching Skills An instructional resource handbook for graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) at Old Dominion University (Virginia) is presented. Attention is directed to: the student and teacher roles of GTAs; 10 myths about teaching; the international GTA; choosing instructional approaches and media; preparing lessons, preparing support materials (syllabus, library reserve readings, overhead transparencies, handouts); stimulating student interest; effective lecture presentations; using the chalkboard, overhead projector, and other media; asking and responding to questions; leading classroom discussions; other classroom interaction formats; dealing with problem situations in class; office hours; responding to students needing remedial support; guidelines for tests; alternative types of assignments for students; administering tests; alternative types of tests; assigning grades; university grading policy; testing and scoring options; cheating, plagiarism, and the university honor system; and alternative sources and types of feedback on teaching. A sample course evaluation form is provided and information is provided on 14 university resource centers. References on teaching and a summary of the university's sexual harassment policy are appended. (SW)