1. University Teaching Seminar 2011 Leading a Lab Possibly the most formative method of instruction for your students Draft Version 2

2. University Teaching Seminar 2011 Introductions Bernie Anding – Chemistry Session 1 and 2 Ling Li – GDCB ( Genetics, Development, and Cell Biology) Session 2

3. University Teaching Seminar 2011 What will you learn here? The structure of a common lab session structure Student assessment Your TA duties The two most important things Teaching Styles Time management preparation is key to successful learning grading your expected effort Funding and significance Draft Version 3

4. University Teaching Seminar 2011 Think Pair Share (TPS) Think - take a few moments to consider the questions Pair - find a partner, compare thoughts, and identify the best answers Share - contribute to the discussion (sugary bribe)

5. University Teaching Seminar 2011 Big Picture Draft Version 2 TPS: Why have labs? TPS: Why were the structures of those courses? http://wn.com/Muppet_Show__Nuclear_Powered_Shaver

6. University Teaching Seminar 2011 A common scientific lab session… Pre lab/ Introduction Deliverables Exchange new to you, graded to them Laboratory discussion - objective, background, lecture relevance Demonstration & Training Lay out activity sequence Activity time Observe demonstrations Provide technical support and guidance Clean up Don’t let your students be lazy Draft Version 2 This must all be completed in the allocated lab time

7. University Teaching Seminar 2011 Student Deliverables Demonstration / Presentation Formal documentation of results Assessment In-person formative criticism Observation teamwork, behavior, methodology, skill, demonstration Documentation review accuracy, methodology, completeness, clarity, professionalism Draft Version 2

8. University Teaching Seminar 2011 General Rubric:

9. University Teaching Seminar 2011 Importance of Feedback “Academic feedback is more strongly and consistently related to achievement than any other teaching behavior….” Bellon, Jerry, Bellon, Elner, and Blank, Mary Ann. Teaching from a Research Knowledge Base: A Development and Renewal Process. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company, 1992. (pp. 277-278)

10. University Teaching Seminar 2011 Think Back TPS: What were your favorite lab courses? How did your most-liked teachers influence your excitement and learning? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= dxPVyieptwA&feature=related

11. University Teaching Seminar 2011 What do you expect for yourself? What do you know about your lab TA duties? Course name? Instructor’s name? How many sections you will be responsible for? Your role(s)? instructor, grader, lab content developer Teaching team? team teaching, designated grader, solo Lecture attendance? mandatory, requested, voluntary Draft Version 2

12. University Teaching Seminar 2011 The Two Most Important Things Your attendance! http://www.tribuneindia.com/ 2003/20030422/world.htm

13. University Teaching Seminar 2011 Two Most Important Things SAFETY!!! http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Muppet_Labs

14. University Teaching Seminar 2011 Safety PPE Hazardous material & equipment handling Proper waste disposal Delicate equipment tolerances Response procedures Emergency resources Public safety –  : 911 Environmental Health & Safety -  : 294-5359 Ask the course instructor Draft Version 2

15. University Teaching Seminar 2011 Teaching Style Variables SupervisionHands-off  Hands-on GradingLenient  Strict ProfessionalismPeer  Authority Figure Choose what suits you Establish your style on day one!

16. University Teaching Seminar 2011 Time Management Lab preparation Lab execution Pre-lab instruction In-session assessment (e.g. demonstrations) Assistance Clean-up Grading The rest of your life Draft Version 2

17. University Teaching Seminar 2011 Preparation Ideally you have completed the lab yourself Familiarize yourself with the lab environment Be ready to explain lab at many levels Connecting lecture to lab is powerful Be ready to assist students with challenges Collect and assemble appropriate materials and working equipment Prepare laboratory challenges (e.g. unknowns) Get comfortable with any demonstrations Draft Version 2

18. University Teaching Seminar 2011 Finances How are you funded this semester? Where is your funding coming from for your 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th, etc. semesters?

19. University Teaching Seminar 2011 Your Funding Degree and Department dependent Types of TA funding levels: None Partial (less than 20 hours) Full (20 hours or more) Funding sources: TA – Department (typically) RA – Major professor (typically) Fellowships Private/Personal Funding sources drive expectations Split funding can be very stressful Draft Version 2

20. University Teaching Seminar 2011 Why does this job matter?

21. University Teaching Seminar 2011 Questions http://0.tqn.com/d/collegeapps/1/5/S/B/-/-/santa-clara-university-linda-brunauer-chemistry-lab.jpg

22. University Teaching Seminar 2011 If you don’t remember anything else… 1) Show up 2) Be safe 3) Provide feedback Please fill out the session review form before you leave.