University of Manitoba Science TA workshop, Teaching in the Biological Sciences

university of manitoba Faculty of Science

Teaching Assistant Workshop
Teaching in the Biological Science Lab

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Presentation by Linda Cameron
Senior Instructor for 3rd and 4th year Microbiology Labs

Department of Microbiology
414B Buller Building
University of Manitoba,
Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2
Tel: (204) 474-6542 Fax: (204) 474-7603

What makes a great TA?

Speaking to the students

Benefits of being a TA

Conflict Management

Case Studies

Teaching Assistant Workshop
Practical Advice for TAs
A workshop sponsored by the Faculty of Science and University Teaching Services
Workshop

TA Workshop Teaching in the Biological Science Lab Sept 8, 2009
Handout (pdf)
PowerPoint Presentation (pdf)

Websites
Queen’s University Handbook for Teaching Assistants

University of Waterloo Teaching Tips - links to teaching tips sheet and more

University of Manitoba Environmental Health and Safety Office

Department of Microbiology WHMIS workshop

Books
McMillan, V. 1997. Writing Papers in the Biological Sciences, 2nd ed. Boston: Bedford Books. 197 p. New version is available in the bookstore refer to UTS website for more details.
(good reference to answer students questions on how to write lab reports if not specified by the supervisor)
Svinicki, M. 1994. The Teaching Assistantship: A Preparation for Multiple Roles. In: Teaching Tips. Toronto: D. C. Heath and Company. p. 239-249.