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Schedule for 2009 First-time International Teaching Assistants' Workshop

September 2 (Wednesday), 499 Millett Hall
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Oral Proficiency Test (OPT) For Prospective ITAs (by appointment only).
After OPT, pick up article and discussion questions for tomorrow.
September 3 (Thursday), 401 Millett Hall
9 to 9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast; Icebreakers and Introductions
9:30 to 10 a.m. Polyvinyl Chloride: The Fundamentals
10 to 10:30 a.m. The Classroom and Lab: Tips for Making a Good Impression
10:30 to 10:45 a.m. Short Break
10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Student Expectations
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Discussion Groups: Experienced Teachers and ITAs Answer Questions About Working and Studying at Wright State University
12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Lunch: Meet Some Students You will be Working With
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Resources Available at Wright State University for Improving Language Skills
2:30 to 3 p.m. Discussion of Article: “Teach Impediment”
3 to 3:15 p.m. Break
3:15 to 3:45 Using Media in the Classroom and Lab
3:45 to 4:15 Doing a Video Taped Presentation: Advice, Instructions, and Scheduling for Videotaping Sessions
4:15 to 4:45 Questions
September 4 (Friday), Rooms will be assigned in the workshop
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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