Linguistics Graduate Instructional Assistant Training

1-4 credits

This course, a weekly interactive lecture, is designed to give linguistics instructional assistants (IAs) formal training in pedagogical theory, learning evaluation, classroom management, and the role and expectations of a Linguistics IA. The course will also include microteaching, panel discussions with faculty, direct discussion of supporting students in difficult situations, and offers new IAs a forum to discuss and work through day-to-day difficulties in teaching.