Math/Stat TA Training Program Web Page

John Zweck

Materials - AY 2006-2007

Guidelines for Math&Stat TAs, Orientation Aug 24th, 2006. [pdf]

Open Letter to Instructors of Math/Stat courses with discussions; Aug 24th, 2006. [pdf]

Effective Preparation and Active Learning Strategies, Sept. 13-15, 2006. [pdf]

Materials - AY 2005-2006

TA Training Information and Tips for Fall 2005 [pdf]

Active Learning Strategies; Presentation in graduate student seminar, Feb 1st, 2006. [pdf]

How to give a good talk (MAA article) [pdf]

UMBC Faculty Development Center web pages at
Teaching and Learning Ideas
Teaching Resources

Ideas about Epsilon-Delta Proofs; Presentation in undergraduate student seminar, Feb 8th, 2006. [pdf]

Guidelines for Course Study Groups

Study Habits and the Transition from High School to UMBC (Survey Results)

Training Session Topics

Fall 2005

(1) Lecturing techniques and critiques
(2) Managing group work (Case study)
(3) Time management in discussion sessions

Spring 2006

(1) Active learning
(2U) Ideas about Epsilon-Delta Proofs
(2G) Lively hands-on statistics discussion sessions
(3U) Grading
(3G) Balancing Research, Coursework and Teaching
(4G) Study Habits and the Transition from High School to UMBC