Graduate Teaching Assistants

TA Exploring Teaching and Learning

Overview

Discover practical strategies to enhance student learning and success with Exploring Teaching and Learning (ETL). We understand your time is valuable, so we've partnered with , a global online platform offering expert-led microlearning sessions (just 20 minutes each) to help you implement effective, engaging teaching practices immediately.

Over this year, as a participant, you will:

  • Access resources and tools tailored to your interests through OneHE.
  • Connect with faculty at 鶹AV and worldwide.
  • Apply practical strategies in your classes.

You’ll gain access to courses, materials, and a supportive community of scholars at 鶹AV and beyond. Additionally, you’ll engage in CITL’s exclusive Adventures—designed to transform your teaching and positively impact your students' learning experiences.

Special Opportunities for GTAs

OneHE also offers curated resources specifically for GTAs, providing targeted strategies to meet your unique needs.

Next Steps

Licenses for OneHE are limited! Complete the registration form by January 24 to secure your spot and select the GTA adventure. Learning is better together—invite a colleague from your department to join!

Contact Emad Mansour at emansour@usf.edu with any questions.

Teaching Essentials for Graduate TAs Adventure Overview (Silver Badge)

To be awarded this ‘Silver Badge,” you must complete the requirements below:

  1. Pick and complete at least 3 courses and 2 resources (video guide or discussion) from the five categories below.
  2. Engage in CITL community discussion thread titled, Teaching Essentials for Graduate TAs.
  3. Complete the above requirements by Friday, May 16, 2025.

1. Getting Started with Teaching   

  • : Starting Strong (Course with Aeron Haynie and Stephanie Spong)
  • (Course with Richard Bale)
  • (Course with Niya Bond)
  • (Course with Todd Zakrajsek)
  •  (Webinar recording with Cate Denial)

2. Teaching and Learning Fundamentals

  • (Course with Derek Bruff and James M. Lang)
  • (Course with Flower Darby and James M. Lang)
  • The Science of Learning (Learning Path with James M. Lang)
  • (Video Discussion with Derek Bruff

3. Student Engagement and Classroom Management

  • (Course with Erik Blair)
  • (Course with Derek Bruff)
  • (Video Guide with Niya Bond)
  • (Video Guide with Todd Zakrajsek)
  • (Video Guide with Niya Bond)
  • (Video Guide with James M. Lang)
  • (Video Discussion with Chavella Pittman)

4. Assessment and Feedback

  • (Video Guide with Niya Bond)
  • (Course with Camilla Roberts)
  • (Course with Karrin Lukacs)
  • (Activity Guide with Niya Bond)
  • (Video Discussion with Tricia Bertram Gallant)

5. Well-being and Professional Development

  • (Video Interview with Mays Imad)
  • (Video Guide with Niya Bond)
  • (Course)
  • (Video Interview with Sarah Rose Cavanagh)
  • (Video Guide with James M. Lang)