Seminar for International
Teaching Assistants
Session 1
Introductions
What is an introduction?
Why is an introduction important?
What should be included in an introduction?
“Introducing Yourself” page 5
Syllabus
What is a syllabus?
What information should be included in the
syllabus?
Why is it important to review the syllabus?
“Introducing a Syllabus” page 19
Review Assignments
 When a course has a “major” assignment review the
requirements for that assignment during the first class.
Why?
 If possible, provide handouts.
Why?
Review of Mini Lesson for Panel presentation.
Pronunciation Practice
Think about:
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Sounds
Word Stress
Thought Groups
Rhythm and Linking
Intonation
Emphasis
Enunciation
-s and -ed endings
“Diagnosis of Problems” page 5
Grammar
Pronoun Usage
I
You
He / She/It
We
They
Me
You
Him / Her / It
Us
Them
My
Your
His / Hers / Its
Ours
Theirs
Myself
Yourself
Himself / Herself / Itself
Ourselves
Themselves
Subject/Verb Agreement
The basic rule states that a singular subject takes a singular verb, while a plural subject takes a plural verb.
Verb Tenses
http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/verbtenseintro.html
“Diagnosis of Problems” page 7
Teacher Characteristics
What type of teacher did you find to be the most
effective in your role as a student?
What type of teacher would you like to be?
What type of teachers do American students
respond the best to?
Needs Assessment page 8
Homework
• Pages 12-13 Exercise 1
• Pages 14-15 Exercise 2
• Pages 16-17 Exercise 3
• Pages 17-18 Exercise 4 Parts 1 & 2
• Based on the subject you will be teaching,
prepare 3-5 sentences that you will write on the
board and 1 PowerPoint slide that you will
present for our next session.