Guide for Instructors Working with TAs
Instructors take different approaches to working with teaching assistants (TAs). This guide helps you plan your approach by sharing good practices, examples, and resources that build on the insights and experiences of the UW–Madison teaching community.
Collaborate effectively throughout the course
Before the semester
Establish a strong working relationship with your teaching team
During the semester
Keep your team working well together
Finishing the semester
Prepare for a succesful end of the semester
About this guide
This guide was created by the L&S TA Training and Support Team (part of L&S Teaching, Learning, and Academic Planning).
Selected sources
UW-Madison Teaching & Learning Symposium sessions
- 2024: Better Teaching Through Collaborative Instructor-TA Partnerships
- 2023: TAs Transforming Teaching: Promises and Practices of TA-Led Innovation
- 2016: Sustaining Effective Instructional Teams
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