Teaching Assistants and Course Assistants
Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Course Assistants (CAs) contribute significantly to the learning experiences of Brandeis students. Teaching work comes with a responsibility to uphold Brandeis’s policies and to apply evidence-based practices for equitable teaching. Center for Teaching and Learning resources and events are available to all TAs and CAs and all members of the Brandeis teaching community.
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Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Course Assistants (CAs) are required to complete several hours of training:
- TA/CA Required Training: Supporting Students Outside of Academics
- TA/CA Required Training: Pedagogy
- TA/CA Required Training: Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Violence & Accessibility at Brandeis
- International TA/CA Required Training: Pedagogy
Each required session is offered multiple times. Please contact the
Office of Graduate Affairs for further information about requirements.
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In addition to the required training sessions (above), the CTL offers multiple teaching development workshops for students who wish to hone their teaching skills and learn more about higher education pedagogy. Workshops designed specifically for TAs/CAs are listed in the Faulty Development Calendar. All CTL services are available to TAs/CAs and all members of the Brandeis teaching community.
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The resources below are designed to help faculty manage and mentor teaching assistants and course assistants