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3-day Instructional Skills Workshop – Register NOW!

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Hello LFS TA’s:

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) for LFS TAs only on January  31, February 1, and February 7, 2015!

Please note that participants must be able to attend the entire 3-day workshop.

“The Instructional Skills Workshop is an internationally recognized program and students receive transcript notation for their participation.  It is a 3-day intensive workshop that develops participant’s teaching skills and confidence.  It is appropriate for first time teachers or those with years of experience.  Join the thousands of students who have taken this workshop.”

This workshop is always in high demand. To register for the ISW, please go to:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nQRqwx1j2uVV4xe6Vf8BaLZaYdG69oGWorVc3jhVbtE/viewform?usp=send_form

Once the registration is complete, you will receive an email from CTLT with details about timing and more!

You will also be required to pay a $60 deposit which will be returned after you completed the entire workshop.

If you have any questions, please contact us at mksara@alumni.ubc.ca or schrod10@mail.ubc.ca

Kindly,
Sara Moukarzel and Theresa Schroder
Coordinators of the LFS TA training program

Final Reminder to Submit TA Hours for 2014W Term 1

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Attention all LFS 2014 Winter Session, Term 1 TA’s:

Please remember to submit your TA hours tracking sheet to lfs.ta@ubc.ca as soon as possible once your TA responsibilities for the term have ended.

Tracking and reporting hours is a mandatory requirement for all LFS TA’s.

2014W Term 2 TA Position Available

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The instructor of FNH 200 103 is looking for a graduate student (or an undergraduate student who has taken FNH 200 and has achieved good marks) for an available TA position.

The job description can be found here

If you are interested, please contact the course instructor directly.

Instructor Info:
Name: MADADI NOEI, AZITA
Office Telephone: (604) 822-2806
Email: amadadi@mail.ubc.ca

2014 Winter Session, Term 2 TA Orientation

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Hello LFS TAs,

Will you be TAing for the first time next term (Winter 2014 Term 2)?
An orientation session has been planned to help you get started!

You are invited to the LFS TA Training Orientation! This event is for new TAs for 2014 Winter Session term 2 TA and returning TAs who have not attended the orientation sessions yet. If you will be TA’ing in LFS in any capacity in 2014 Winter Session, the Faculty STRONGLY encourages your attendance. The Orientation Session will include informational sessions about TA rights and responsibilities, the TA training program, and the NEW TA Evaluation Program, which is mandatory for all LFS TAs. Case studies related to usual scenarios that TAs typically encounter will also be discussed.

At the orientation, you will become familiar with:

  • Resources on campus that can be used to build your teaching skills
  • Key people and policies relevant to the TA role
  • The expectations of you as a TA and what you can expect in your position
  • How to best manage or respond to potential challenging classroom situations
  • Strategies for working in a multidisciplinary courses that are group work focused

and you’ll have an opportunity to meet fellow TAs!

Date:   January 5, 2015 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Sign-In and Coffee:   9:30 am
Sessions:   10:00 am – 11:45 am
Where:   FNH 220 (Food, Nutrition, and Health Building)

**Free morning coffee, lunch, and refreshments provided.

Please register before December 18, 2014 midnight, for planning and catering purposes, also if you can only attend part of the orientation.

For registration, please send an email to mksara@alumni.ubc.ca with your name, classes you will be TAing, and whether you have any dietary restrictions.

See you in January!

 

TA Orientation – January 5, 2015

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Mark the date!

The 2014 Winter Session, term 2 TA Orientation has been set for January 5th from 9:00 – 11:30 am.

Additional information, including location and program, will be posted when available.

TA Coffee Hour – November 13 2:00-3:00 pm MCML 350

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Hello LFS TAs,

Let’s get together next week for a FREE coffee break and a casual group discussion about our TA experiences!

We are very excited to have Dr. Hannah Wittman with us, discussing TA issues in the faculty.

When? Thursday, November 13th from 2:00-3:00 pm
Where? McMillan building , room 350 

You do not need to register for this event, but it would be great if you can join the event on FACEBOOK, so we can have enough coffee for everyone!

Note: You are eligible for an acknowledgement letter from the LFS faculty once you have participated in 4 workshops this year (2014-2015), so let the counting begin!

If you have any questions, please email schrod10@mail.ubc.ca or mksara@alumni.ubc.ca.

 

REMINDER – Coffee Break and Group Discussion TODAY

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Hello LFS TAs,

Let’s get together next week for a FREE coffee break and a casual group discussion about our TA experiences!

When? TODAY Thursday, October 9th from 2:00-3:00 pm

Where? FNH building , room 220 (only 2 minutes walking distance from MCML bldg)

You do not need to register for this event, but it would be great if you can join the event on FACEBOOK, so we can have enough coffee for everyone!

Note: You are eligible for an acknowledgement letter from the LFS faculty once you have participated in 4 workshops this year (2014-2015), so let the counting begin!

If you have any questions, please email schrod10@mail.ubc.ca or mksara@alumni.ubc.ca.

Coffee Break – Casual Group Discussion Thursday, October 9

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Hello LFS TAs,

Let’s get together next week for a FREE coffee break and a casual group discussion about our TA experiences!

When? Thursday, October 9th from 2:00-3:00 pm

Where? FNH building , room 220 (only 2 minutes walking distance from MCML bldg)

No need to register for this event, but it would be great if you can join the event on FACEBOOK, so we can have enough coffee for everyone, or email us at schrod10@mail.ubc.ca or mksara@alumni.ubc.ca.

See you soon,
The LFS TA training program

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THIRD REMINDER

A number of our LFS 2014-15 Winter Session TA’s have not submitted their certificate of completion for the online Bullying and Harassment Training Course.  Please do so ASAP.

Thank you!