The Chemistry Teaching Assistant Program (Chem TAP) is a new 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 5th 2023.
Program Kickoff
Tuesday, September 5th 2023, 5-7pm, Otto Maass Lab 100
During the Program Kickoff, students will hear from instructors and former TAs, and participate in discussions with peers about typical scenarios that occur in Chemistry classrooms and labs. Pizza and refreshments will be served!
Learn more about Chem TAP
Driven by quality indicators from the science of learning, the Chem TAP aims to inform and empower graduate students by inspiring curiosity in the scholarship of teaching and learning. Following the Program Kickoff, a comprehensive orientation session, graduate students receive an exclusive blue lab coat 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
Chem TAP is an initiative of the Chemistry Education Research Group whose members include: April Colosimo, McGill Library; Danielle Kristine Vlaho, Chemistry; Janette Barrington, Office of Science Education; Laura Pavelka, Chemistry; Marcy Slapcoff, Office of Science Education; Mitchell John Huot, Chemistry; Pallavi Sirjoosingh, Chemistry; Samuel Lewis Sewall, Chemistry; Stephen George, Chemistry & Office of Science Education.
Interested in learning more about Chem TAP? Write to us at ose [at] mcgill.ca.