- Introductory classes, such as 101 or 202
- Undergraduate students
- Large classes
- Usually involve multiple TAs working together
- Initiate discussions
- Help students better understand the lecture content
- Create slides to organize and structure the session effectively
- Prepare question sheets (or online surveys) for students to fill out to:
- Check attendance
- Ensure everyone feels comfortable expressing their opinions
- Set up an online discussion channel in Blackboard to provide a comfortable space for introverted students to ask questions
- Provide updates to the professor and seek guidance as needed
- Learn from the experiences of other TAs
- Conduct feedback surveys during the first few sessions to better understand students' needs