The Chemistry Teaching Assistant Program (Chem TAP) is an initiative that supports the professional development of new, returning, and prospective teaching assistants (TAs). All Chemistry graduate students are invited to attend the Program Kickoff on September 3, 2024.
Program Kickoff
Tuesday, September 3 2024, 5:30-7:30pm, Otto Maass Lab 100
An opportunity for graduate students to hear from instructors and former TAs, and participate in discussions with peers about typical scenarios that occur in Chemistry classrooms and labs, including discussion of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Pizza and refreshments will be served!
Learn more about Chem TAP
Chem TAP aims to inform and empower graduate students by creating a forum for sharing ideas drawn from the chemistry education literature and lived experiences. Following the Program Kickoff graduate students will receive their blue lab coats on which they can display pins earned for participating in program activities. Participants will develop critical competencies, such as:
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Engaging students in active and collaborative learning
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Grading fairly and consistently while providing learning-oriented feedback
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Demonstrating optimal laboratory techniques
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Promoting effective study habits
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Creating an inclusive learning environment
Chem TAP is an initiative of the Chemistry Education Research Group whose members include: April Colosimo (McGill Library); Danielle Kristine Vlaho, Irina Denisova, Jean-Marc Gauthier, Laura Pavelka, Mitchell John Huot, Pallavi Sirjoosingh, Samuel Lewis Sewall, Stephen George (Chemistry); Janette Barrington, Marcy Slapcoff, Véronique Brulé (Office of Science Education).
Interested in learning more about Chem TAP? Write to us at ose [at] mcgill.ca.