PLA Training

PLA/Grader Training Part 1: Grading, Ethics, and Responsibilities

This workshop is intended for graders, PLAs, and other types of undergraduate and graduate assistants hired to grade student work of a quantitative nature (e.g., problem sets, calculations). (Graduate TAs need not attend if they participated in the same session during the TA Training Seminar.) This training will include some mock grading, tips on grading efficiently and consistently, and discussion of case studies that address ethical and legal issues related to grading and interaction with students.

PLA/Grader Training Part 2: Techniques for Teaching and Learning

This workshop is intended for graders, PLAs, and other types of undergraduate and graduate assistants hired to participate in course delivery in lectures, conferences and/or laboratory sessions. The workshop includes discussions of how courses are designed for optimal student learning, and how students learn and master course content. Participants will learn techniques for effective tutoring of individual students and groups, running conference and review sessions, facilitating group work, and teaching in diverse classrooms.

Fall 2021 PLA Training Schedule

All A & B term PLA Training Sessions will be held virtually via ZOOM, with some asynchronous Canvas work required.
Individuals must register for sessions using the links provided in the table below.

TERM	PART	Day	Date	Time	Zoom Registration (meeting link provided once you register)
A	1	Monday	30-Aug	3:00-5:00 P.M.	https://wpi.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcu-qqD4qE9fBn3Rb8lKs_WLYgRThc2b6
A	2	Monday	30-Aug	5:00-7:00 P.M.	https://wpi.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUoceCpqT4rHtxOD2f66ZOaQWFev4PvvZPy
A	1	Wednesday	1-Sep	12:00-2:00 P.M.	https://wpi.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqdeurpjovGt0Df309H-s_OYrYVis8pArB
A	2	Wednesday	1-Sep	5:00-7:00 P.M.	https://wpi.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvf-2srTkoHNGoowcjtq8I9oacncqDh4f0
A	2	Monday	6-Sep	12:00-2:00 P.M.	https://wpi.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkdOGhpjwtEtxGB1WDq_5jwde9SdJkH0MM
A	1	Monday	6-Sep	5:00-7:00 P.M.	https://wpi.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkcOmqqTMvG9x8fwOiX8mYtbQN9pNowkY6

B	1	Wednesday	20-Oct	3:00-5:00 P.M.	https://wpi.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpcOqqpj8qG9QG3WEh8fJzMQHyaVClme65
B	2	Wednesday	20-Oct	5:00-7:00 P.M.	https://wpi.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvf-2uqzwvEtGV3bNhE4Hiv6m_5m0D6ZFn
B	2	Monday	1-Nov	12:00-2:00 P.M.	https://wpi.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIldOuqqDsoG92eJm0Gqdb3TgpZiPJ_ya-3
B	1	Monday	1-Nov	5:00-7:00 P.M.	https://wpi.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYvd-6hqz0qH9GU37tmy2_fyf-_HVvyKahX