Chemistry Education Seminar Speaker- Dr. Erin Saitta: “Empowering Graduate Teaching Assistants through Transformative Training: Innovative Strategies for Effective STEM Instruction”
Start time
November 05, 2024 04:10 PM
End time
November 05, 2024 05:10 PM
Presented By
Chemistry Department
Location
University Hall 056
Workshop Worth
1
Description
On November 5 chemistry education seminar speaker, Dr. Erin Saitta, who is currently an assistant professor at University of Central Florida's Department of Chemistry, will present a talk on “Empowering Graduate Teaching Assistants through Transformative Training: Innovative Strategies for Effective STEM Instruction”.
Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) are a critical part of undergraduate instruction, especially at large research institutions. Investigating effective ways to prepare GTAs for college level STEM instruction is an investment in student learning and a strategic way to broadly implement evidence-based practices. It can also be a mechanism to support graduate student mental health. The presentation will showcase two research projects focused on innovative GTA professional development. The first project describes how a simulated classroom environment can provide low-risk rehearsal opportunities for GTAs to practice evidence-based teaching skills before trying them on actual students in the classroom. The second project examines how video-based training, featuring authentic interactions between GTAs and undergraduate students, contextualizes GTA discussions about accessibility and inclusivity. Together, these projects provide insight into the transformative power held by the under-researched population that is GTAs.
Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) are a critical part of undergraduate instruction, especially at large research institutions. Investigating effective ways to prepare GTAs for college level STEM instruction is an investment in student learning and a strategic way to broadly implement evidence-based practices. It can also be a mechanism to support graduate student mental health. The presentation will showcase two research projects focused on innovative GTA professional development. The first project describes how a simulated classroom environment can provide low-risk rehearsal opportunities for GTAs to practice evidence-based teaching skills before trying them on actual students in the classroom. The second project examines how video-based training, featuring authentic interactions between GTAs and undergraduate students, contextualizes GTA discussions about accessibility and inclusivity. Together, these projects provide insight into the transformative power held by the under-researched population that is GTAs.
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