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Vision
Plan: Letter of Intent Project Title:
Comprehensive Preparation for Mathematics Teaching Assistants Abstract:
The math department will formalize the training of graduate teaching assistants
to enhance our efficacy as a service department, improve undergraduate
mathematics instruction, and to increase students' knowledge of successful
teaching practices. During fall
orientation, faculty members demonstrate the presentation of first year
math topics. Workshops include lecturing techniques, cooperative learning,
effective chalkboard use, grading, and bridging the culture gap between
international and American students. During the
fall semester, new teaching assistants observe and assist experienced
faculty. In pedagogy classes, TAs practice teaching techniques through
videotaped presentations. They develop teaching portfolios that include
sample lesson plans. The class requires discussions and writing about
issues within typical MTU math classes. Project Leader
Name: Project/LeadContact: Margaret M. Balachowski
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