Are you an international graduate TA seeking to excel in your teaching role and connect with like-minded peers? Seize this chance to grow as an educator and join a supportive community of international GTAs in our exciting series of bi-weekly meetups designed just for you! *Free food will be provided at all sessions!*
Program Objectives
In this community of practice, participants will:
- Engage in enriching discussions on teaching strategies and tools.
- Collaborate with peers to address pressing teaching concerns.
- Forge connections with faculty and administrators for valuable insights.
- Gain inspiration from experienced members of URI.
- Discover mentorship opportunities for the upcoming semester.
Meeting Information
| Session # | Date, Time, Location | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 26, 2024 2-3 pm Multicultural Student Services Center 203 Conference Room | Embracing the culture wealth from underrepresented groups |
| 2 | Mar 4, 2024 2-3 pm Multicultural Student Services Center 203 Conference Room | Embracing values |
| 3 | Mar 25, 2024 2-3 pm Multicultural Student Services Center 203 Conference Room | Effective communication in English as a second language |
| 4 | Apr 8, 2024 2-3 pm Multicultural Student Services Center 203 Conference Room | Creating space for Intl’ Grad TAs: Confidence and self esteem |
| 5 | Apr 22, 2024 2-3 pm Multicultural Student Services Center 203 Conference Room | Problem solving using Ishikawa |
Registration
Registration for this community of practice is closed.
Questions
For questions about this community of practice, please contact Mariyam Abbas, Graduate Student Educational Developer for Faculty Development in ATL, at mariyamabbas@uri.edu.