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.

2019 – 2020 Training Schedule

Individuals must register in Regi for these training sessions
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Term	Part	Date	Day	Time
A	1	Wednesday	August 21	3pm - 5pm
A	2	Wednesday	August 21	5:30pm - 7:30pm
A	1	Thursday	August 22	12pm - 2pm
A	1	Wednesday	August 28	5pm - 7pm
A	2	Thursday	August 29	5pm - 7pm
A	1	Friday	August 30	12pm - 2pm

B	1	Wednesday	October 23	5pm - 7pm
B	2	Monday	October 28	5pm - 7pm
B	1	Friday	November 1	12pm - 2pm

C	1	Wednesday	January 15	5pm - 7pm
C	1	Wednesday	January 22	12pm - 2pm
C	2	Wednesday	January 22	5pm - 7pm

D	1	Tuesday	March 24	5pm - 7pm