Seminar for International Teaching Assistants Session 1

Introductions  What is an introduction?  Why is an introduction important?  What should be included in an introduction? “Introducing Yourself” page 5

Syllabus  What is a syllabus?  What information should be included in the syllabus?  Why is it important to review the syllabus? “Introducing a Syllabus” page 19

Review Assignments  When a course has a “major” assignment review the requirements for that assignment during the first class. Why?  If possible, provide handouts. Why? Review of Mini Lesson for Panel presentation.

Pronunciation Practice  Think about: Sounds Word Stress Thought Groups Rhythm and Linking Intonation Emphasis Enunciation -s and -ed endings “Diagnosis of Problems” page 5

Grammar  Pronoun Usage  Subject/Verb Agreement The basic rule states that a singular subject takes a singular verb, while a plural subject takes a plural verb.  Verb Tenses “Diagnosis of Problems” page 7 IYouHe / She/ItWeThey MeYouHim / Her / ItUsThem MyYourHis / Hers / ItsOursTheirs MyselfYourselfHimself / Herself / ItselfOurselvesThemselves

Teacher Characteristics  What type of teacher did you find to be the most effective in your role as a student?  What type of teacher would you like to be?  What type of teachers do American students respond the best to? Needs Assessment page 8

Homework Pages Exercise 1 Pages Exercise 2 Pages Exercise 3 Pages Exercise 4 Parts 1 & 2 Based on the subject you will be teaching, prepare 3-5 sentences that you will write on the board and 1 PowerPoint slide that you will present for our next session.