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It’s not them, it’s you: Teaching Incrementally (just put in the effort) Aneeta Rattan and Shantal Marshall TA Training Workshop September 19, 2007
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Ask yourself… What would you like to see in your end-of- quarter teaching evals?
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Theories of Intelligence Entity/Fixed Intelligence = Fixed trait, focus on ability Helpless response = “This is no fun!” “I give up” Incremental/Growth Intelligence = Malleable quality, focus on effort Mastery-oriented response = “I love a challenge” Consequences To performance, sense of belonging, future interest
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Thoughts to watch out for… That student is so smart! This student just doesn’t really get it I’ve already explained this as best as I can This subject (stats) is either something you get or don’t It’s their responsibility to learn this If they don’t get it, I’m sure they’ll come to OH
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Your mission as a TA: Be a LEARNING assistant for your students! Take the time to explain good learning strategies Go beyond just presenting the material! Check up on them
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How to teach incrementally Lesson plans Using the materials around you Asking questions Feedback - how to praise (and criticize)
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Letting your students teach too You are not the only teacher in the room Pair up students strategically Pick on everyone in the room Group work
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Take home points Teach incrementally: Effort instead of intelligence Be a learning assistant Plan how to be an incremental teacher Let the students teach each other You can do it…just put in the effort!!
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