#  Graduate TA Training in the Biomedical Sciences 

 





 Semester:   Fall 

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 Year offered:  2018 

 

 

 

 Instructs graduate student teaching assistants in the pedagogy and course management skills required to be an effective TA. The three two-hour class sessions focus on the basics of evidence based teaching practice and practical strategies for working with students and faculty. Open to all Longwood area graduate TAs assigned to a course in Fall 2018.

 **NOTE: This nanocourse is required for students registering for MedSci 312qc. Those wishing to enroll in that course must discuss this with the course director or a curriculum fellow. Students who wish to enroll in the nanocourse but not the quarter course are encouraged to do so.**

 **Learning Objectives:**

 At the conclusion of this 6 hour course, graduate TAs will:

\- Be able to recognize the role of evidence based teaching practices such as backwards design, questioning strategies and active learning in effective teaching

\- Begin to apply these strategies to their own teaching

\- Be able to approach interactions with their students thoughtfully and respectfully

\- Know University requirements and guidelines that help them navigate difficult situations

 **Course Meetings:**

 Session 1 - Tuesday August 28th 4PM-6PM – TMEC 130

 Session 2 - Tuesday September 4th 4PM-6PM – TMEC 130

 Session 3 – *tentatively* Thursday September 13th 4PM-6PM - location TBD

 **Prerequisites:**

 Open to any graduate student currently serving as a Teaching Assistant.

 **Course Director:**

 Bradley Coleman, PhD ([bradley\_coleman@hms.harvard.edu](mailto:///bradley_coleman@hms.harvard.edu))