International Teaching Assistant Training
The ITA Training Program helps non-native English speaking TAs (or potential TAs) to improve their oral communication and classroom teaching skills.
The program focuses on three areas essential to good teaching.
- Pronunciation and Communication Skills: Language practice to make classroom speech more clear and effective.
- Presentation Skills: Digitally recorded teaching presentations, tutorials, and peer feedback.
- Cultural Background: Discussion of the TA's role, undergraduates' expectations of a TA, and the unique aspects of the US educational system.
In addition to regular class sessions, individual tutorials are scheduled to watch videotaped presentations.
The course is offered every semester, fall, spring and summer. The course carries no credits. There are no fees and no required texts. A packet of material from a copy shop will be assigned.
The requirement for admission is a letter or email from the student's department identifying the student as a TA or a potential TA. Send admission request to Gail Ibele, ITA Coordinator at 263-3770 or gkibele@wisc.edu. Please include the student's email address and ID number. Confirmation will be by email.
Spring 2013 Class Schedule*
- February 4 - April 18
- Section 001: MW 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. 294 Van Hise
- Section 002: TR 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. 294 Van Hise
Summer 2013 Class Schedule*
- June 17 - August 9
- Section 001: MTW 10:30 am - 12:00 p.m. 294 Van Hise
Fall 2013 Class Schedule*
- September 16 - November 20
- Section 001: MW 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. 294 Van Hise
- Section 002: TR 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. 294 Van Hise
*These classes are not listed in the Timetable.
If you have questions, please contact Gail Ibele, ITA Coordinator, at 263-3770 or email gkibele@wisc.edu.