Teaching and Learning Center, Temple University

August TA Conference 2008
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7th Annual New TA Orientation and Teaching Conference Wednesday, August 27 and Thursday, August 28, 2008
The annual New TA Orientation and Teaching Conference is just around the corner! Last year, over 300 Teaching Assistants participated in sessions that helped them prepare for teaching at Temple. Participation in both days of this conference is mandatory for all new TAs (0-1 semesters), but returning TAs and graduate student adjuncts are encouraged to attend. The conference offers graduate student teachers a unique opportunity to network, share ideas, and discuss teaching challenges common to all disciplines. Click here to register!
Agenda
	Pre-Conference Blackboard Basics Day (Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008) Computer services will offer this convenient opportunity to learn the basics of logging on, uploading the syllabus and course documents, posting announcements, and so on! Please note that this same session is offered at four different times, listed below. (view full session abstract)
	Location: Tech Center, Faculty Wing, Room 109 Prerequisite: Familiarity with Internet Explorer or other Web browser application. Times: Session 1: 9:00 to 10:15 Session 2: 10:30 to 11:45 Session 3: 1:00 to 2:15 Session 4: 2:30 to 3:45
	Conference Agenda (DOWNLOAD Agenda and Session Layout)
	Both days will be fully catered (breakfast, lunch, refreshments).
	New TA Orientation--Wednesday, August 27, 2008 -- Great Court, Mitten Hall
	(DOWNLOAD Agenda and Session Layout)
	8:00am - 9:00am	Breakfast and Registration (Great Court, Mitten Hall)
	9:00am - 9:15am	Welcome from the Teaching and Learning Center --Pamela Barnett, Associate Vice Provost and Director, TLC
	9:15am - 9:30am	Welcome from the Graduate School --Zebulon Kendrick, Associate Dean, Graduate School
	9:30am - 10:30am	Who are Temple Students? --Rebecca Alpert, Associate Professor, Religion, CLA
	10:30am - 10:45am	Refreshment Break
	10:45am - 11:30am	HR Policies and Procedures --Karen Cherwony, Associate VP, Human Resources
	11:30am - 12:30pm	InterACTion: Challenging Classroom Situations --Marie Amey-Taylor, Director, Human Resources
	12:30pm - 1:00pm	Lunch buffet

	1:00pm - 2:15pm	Roundtable Discussions Elizabeth-Allan (Betsy) (Composition and Rhetoric) Julie Bishop (Voice Performance) Namorah Byrd (English Literature) Nadine Cadesky (Music Therapy) Casey Coyle (Business) Anthony Dandridge (Philosophy) Mike Dion (Engineering) Aron Dunlap (Religion) Osizwe Eyi di yiye (African American Women’s Studies) Monica Frichtel (Dance) Mariele Flores (TESOL) Beth Lawson (Religion) Shubhada Menon (TESOL) Erin Morales-Williams (Urban Education) Erin Moran (Art History) Rose Muganga (Electrical Engineering) Takiyah Nur-Amin (Dance, Cultural Studies) Christine Poteau (Spanish and Portuguese) Shiladitya Sen (English) Youness Sharifi (Civil and Environmental Engineering) Tamara Smithers (Art History) Deepti Varma (Chemistry) Diane Varner (Mass Media and Communication) Erin Walsh (Biology)
	1:00pm - 2:15pm

	Teaching Conference--Thursday, Aug. 28 -- Tuttleman Learning Center
	(DOWNLOAD Agenda and Session Layout, PDF)
	8:30 am - 9:30 am	Registration and breakfast (Tuttleman Main Lobby)
	9:30 am - 10:30 am	Breakout session one (view session abstracts)
		A. Teaching Lab (402) -- Rose Mugagna and Erin Walsh B. Tools of the Trade: Using Campus Resources to Enhance Instruction (404) -- Osizwe Eyi di Yiyi C. Learning Differently, Teaching Differently: Ways to accommodate various student learning styles (406) -- Beth Lawson D. Grading Efficiently and Fairly: Grade "A" Assessment (400AB) -- Casey Coyle and Monica Frichtel-Cameron E. ITAs and the American Classroom: Language and Culture (401A) -- Mariele Flores F. Course Design (401B) -- Shubhada Menon G. Making Connections: Inclusive Teaching Strategies (403A) -- Takiyah Nur-Amin H. Dealing with unexpected and difficult situations in the classroom (403B) -- Shil Sen I. Managing the Professor: Navigating the Relationship between TA and Professor (405A) -- Mark Promislo J. Using Powerpoint Well: Practical and Pedagogical Considerations (405B) -- Nadine Cadesky
	10:30 am - 10:45 am	Refreshment break
	10:45 am - 11:45 am	Breakout session two (view session abstracts)
		A. How to teach problem solving-without having any problems! (402) -- Deepti Varma B. Learning Goals: Encouraging Critical Thinking (404) -- Aron Dunlap and Youness Sharifi C. Discussion Based Online Learning (406) -- Shubhada Menon D. Technology & Teaching (Integrating Tech & Media) (400AB) -- Christine Poteau E. Course Design (401A) -- Camika Royal F. Race and Pedagogy: Reflections on diversity as an asset to institutionalized instruction (401B) -- Anthony Dandridge G. Jugglers and tightropes and Hoops – Oh My! – Negotiating the TA-Student Relationship (403A) -- Nadine Cadesky H. Working with Silence in the Classroom and Facilitating Discussion (403B) -- Erin Morales-Williams I. Engaging Students with Active Learning (405A) -- Diane Varner J. Motivation: A Student-Centered Approach to Teaching (405B) -- Julie Bishop
	11:45 am - 12:45 am	Lunch
	12:45 pm - 1:45 pm	Breakout session three (view session abstracts)
		A. Teaching Lab (402) -- Rose Mugagna and Erin Walsh B. Tools of the Trade: Using Campus Resources to Enhance Instruction (404) -- Osizwe Eyi di Yiyi C. Learning Differently, Teaching Differently: Ways to accommodate various student learning styles (406) -- Beth Lawson D. Grading Efficiently and Fairly: Grade "A" Assessment (400AB) -- Casey Coyle and Monica Frichtel-Cameron E. ITAs and the American Classroom: Language and Culture (401A) -- Mariele Flores F. Course Design (401B) -- Shubhada Menon G. Making Connections: Inclusive Teaching Strategies (403A) -- Takiyah Nur-Amin H. Dealing with unexpected and difficult situations in the classroom (403B) -- Shil Sen I. Managing the Professor: Navigating the Relationship between TA and Professor (405A) -- Mark Promislo J. Using Powerpoint Well: Practical and Pedagogical Considerations (405B) -- Nadine Cadesky
	1:45 pm - 2:00 pm	Refreshment break
	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Breakout session four (view session abstracts)
		A. How to teach problem solving-without having any problems! (402) -- Deepti Varma B. Learning Goals: Encouraging Critical Thinking (404) -- Aron Dunlap and Youness Sharifi C. Discussion Based Online Learning (406) -- Shubhada Menon D. Technology & Teaching (Integrating Tech & Media) (400AB) -- Christine Poteau E. Course Design (401A) -- Camika Royal F. Race and Pedagogy: Reflections on diversity as an asset to institutionalized instruction (401B) -- Anthony Dandridge G. Jugglers and tightropes and Hoops – Oh My! – Negotiating the TA-Student Relationship (403A) -- Nadine Cadesky H. Working with Silence in the Classroom and Facilitating Discussion (403B) -- Erin Morales-Williams I. Engaging Students with Active Learning (405A) -- Diane Varner J. Motivation: A Student-Centered Approach to Teaching (405B) -- Julie Bishop
Following the Teaching Conference, there will be a happy hour at the Draught Horse from 4-7pm, featuring food and drink specials for Temple TAs.
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	Teaching Resources / Handouts
	Active Learning Dealing with Challenging Classroom Situations Grading Syllabus Basics Teaching Contentious Topics Teaching in a Diverse Environment