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A Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) supports academic units in delivering their undergraduate and graduate curriculum.
Teaching assistantships offer you the opportunity to contribute to the learning of undergraduate and graduate students and to develop transferrable leadership and communication skills applicable to your own graduate program, and life after Laurier. For example, as a GTA, you may be expected to lead a tutorial and generate discussion among the students, evaluate assignments and tests, and respond to enquiries from students who may be struggling with content and need additional guidance. All of these responsibilities, and more, will require taking initiative, careful planning, working closely with others, and conscientious decision-making.
Resources and training opportunities listed below will aid you in being better prepared for this important element of your graduate program.
Your contracts are issued by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and are funded from university operating funds. Contracts are offered in accordance with the university's funding policies for students in research programs.
Training resources are provided to GTAs with access to practical information to help you navigate and succeed in your important role in the classroom. The training also includes information about performance expectations, relevant employment legislation to be aware of, and university policies and supports.
By the end of your training, you should be able to:
Upcoming Training
Individuals taking up their first Graduate Teaching Assistantship in fall of 2022 will be required to attend TA training. Details will be announced soon.
In order to begin your work as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Wilfrid Laurier University, you must follow these next steps:
Your employment supervisor will outline the responsibilities (including deadlines) by completing a TA Job Responsibilities Form (TAJRF). You and your employment supervisor will meet (normally before classes begin) to review the expectations, and to identify any potential concerns. If you require a workplace accommodation, contact the Health and Abilities manager (cgruhl@wlu.ca).
Contact Us:
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fgps@wlu.ca
T:
519.884.0710 x3127
Office Location: DAWB 1-102
Office Hours:
Monday
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Student Appointment Hours
Monday
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tuesdays & Wednesday
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday & Friday
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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