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Schedule for 2008 First-time International Teaching Assistants' Workshop

September 2 (Tuesday), 497 and 499 Millett Hall
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Oral Proficiency Test (OPT) For Prospective ITAs (by appointment only)
September 3 (Wednesday), 401 Millett Hall
9 to 9:15 a.m. Overview Of Workshop
9:15 to 9:45 a.m. Resources Available at Wright State University for Improving Language Skills
9:45 to 10 a.m. Short Break
10 to 11:45 a.m. Effective Communication Techniques for the Class, the Lab, the Tutoring Hall, and the Office.
noon to 1 p.m. Lunch
1 to 1:30 p.m. Building Good Relationships with Students, Advisors, & Staff
1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Discussion Groups: Experienced Teachers & ITAs Answer Questions About Working and Studying at Wright State University
2:45 to 3 p.m. Break
3 to 4 p.m. Student Panel: Being a Student in a Lab or Class in Which ITAs were Lab Assistants or Teachers
4 to 5 p.m. Doing a Videotaped Presentation: Advice, Instructions, and Scheduling for Videotaping Sessions
September 4 (Thursday), 401 Millett Hall
9 to 10 a.m.

Writing Diagnostic for All IGTAs in Workshop
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Concurrent Activities:

  • Micro-Teaching: Videotaping/Review Sessions.
  • Individual Advising and Placement in ESL Classes.