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Fall 2011 TA Orientation & Induction Program Brochure

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Fall 2013-2014 Teaching Assistant

Orientation & Induction Program Brochure

For New TAs at HKUST

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION & SCHEDULE

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CONTENTS

1. Objectives of the TA Orientation and Induction Program 2

2. Overview of the TA Orientation and Induction Program 2013-2014 2

2.1. Mandatory Core Sessions – Compulsory for all new TAs 3

2.1.1. Requirement 3

2.1.2. Special Arrangement for ‘TA114 Conducting Labs’ 3

2.2. Elective Sessions – To be chosen by TAs 3

2.2.1. Requirement 3

2.2.2. Enrollment 3

2.2.3. New TAs without ITSC Accounts 3

2.2.4. Cacellation of workshops 3

3. TA Policies 4

3.1. New Policy on TA Assignments for RPg Students 4

3.1.1. The TA Policy 4

3.1.2. TA Training Status 4

3.1.3. TA Training Arrangements in Fall 2013-14 4

3.2. TA Program Policies 4

3.2.1. Policy on SESSION LATENESS and LEAVING EARLY 4

3.2.2. Policy on SESSION ATTENDANCE TAKING 4

4. Schedule 5

4.1. Schedule for ‘New TAs [non-HK graduates]’ 5

4.2. Schedule for ‘New TAs [HK graduates]’ and ‘Incomplete current TAs’ 7

4.3. Venues of TA102 Departmental Briefing Session 9

5. Detailed Descriptions of TA Training Workshops 10

5.1. Core Sessions – Knowing about Teaching Assistantship in UST 10

5.2. Core Sessions – Fundamental Teaching and Learning Skills 11

5.3. Elective Sessions – Supplementary Teaching and Learning Skills 11

5.4. Elective Session – Teaching Tools 12

6. Major Contacts 13

7. Further Information about TA Training Program 14

7.1. General Enquiry 14

7.2. Attendance Record 14

7.3. Assessment 14

7.4. Bad Weather Arrangements 14

Center for Enhanced Learning and Teaching (CELT)

Teaching Assistant Coordinator Committee (TACC)

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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1. Objectives of the TA Orientation and Induction Program Teaching Assistantship is not only a job or responsibility, but also a part of the educational training which

benefits TAs’ professional development. Furthermore, TAs play an essential role in the undergraduate

education at UST. To equip TAs taking up the duties, the TA Orientation and Induction Program aims to:

Introduce the roles and responsibilities of TAs

Introduce the basic teaching and presentation skills to facilitate new TAs’ teaching in UST

Familiarize TAs with the teaching and learning resources at UST

Foster and enhance TAs’ communication with faculty, TACs and CELT

Enhance the professional development of TAs to prepare them for lifelong career development

2. Overview of the TA Orientation and Induction Program 2013-2014 The TA Orientation and Induction Program is offered both in the Fall and Spring semester of the academic year

2013-2014. The program comprises two major sessions, the “Mandatory Core Session” and the “Elective

Session”. In order to complete the entire program, each new TA is required to attend at least a total of 14

hours of workshops, including all mandatory core workshops in the program. For TAs whose departments do

not have laboratory sessions, they are not required to take TA114 Conducting Labs (see department list below)

and they can choose at least one elective to make up the total of 14 hours of TA training. Upon completion

of the program, each TA will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement in the TA Ceremony in May 2014.

Overview of Mandatory Core Sessions in Fall Semester of 2013-2014

*All workshops in this session are compulsory. TAs MUST complete these workshops to obtain the TA Certificate.

I. Knowing about Teaching Assistantship in UST

TA 101 Mass Orientation Session 0.5 hour

TA 102 Departmental Briefing Session 1.5 hours

TA 103 ICAC Seminar 1 hour

TA 104 Introduction to Learning Management and Evaluation System (LMES) 1.5 hour

TA 105 Using Audio Visual Facilities in Lecture Theater and IT Classroom 1 hour

TA 106I TA 106II

RPG/TA Support & Services I (by Office of the Provost) RPG/TA Support & Services II (by PTC & LIB)

( =previous ‘Knowing UST Teaching Services’)

1.5 hours 1 hour

Total Number of Hours 8 hours

II. Fundamental Teaching and Learning Skills

TA 111 Effective Teaching Skills 1.5 hours

TA 112 Marking & Grading 1.5 hours

TA 113 Effective Presentation Skills for Teaching 1.5 hours

TA 114 (=previous

TA 121)

Conducting Labs (Compulsory workshop for departments with laboratory sessions including LIFS, ENVS,

CHEM, PHYS, CBME, BIEN, CIVL /EVNG, CSE, ECE, MECH, and IELM) 1.5 hours

Total Number of Hours 6 hours

Overview of Elective Sessions in Fall Semester of 2013-2014 (To be chosen by TAs)

I. Supplementary Teaching and Learning Skills

TA 122 Classroom Management 1.5 hours

TA 123 Techniques for Interactive Teaching 1.5 hours

TA 124 Balancing Time between TA Duties and Research 1.5 hours

TA 125 Communication in the Classroom I – Giving instructions and explanations 1.5 hours

TA 126 Communication in the Classroom II – Asking questions 1.5 hours

II. Teaching Tools

TA 131 Advanced PowerPoint Presentation 1.5 hours

TA 132 Developing your Instructional Website with Google Sites 1.5 hours

TA 133 Using Email as Effective Communication Tool 1.5 hours

TA 104A LMES II 1.5 hours

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2.1. Mandatory Core Sessions – Compulsory for all new TAs

2.1.1. REQUIREMENT

Core Sessions cover two categories: (I) Knowing about Teaching Assistantship in UST and (II) Fundamental

Teaching and Learning Skills. In order to fulfill the requirement of the TA program, TAs are required to attend

at least a total of 14 hours of workshops, including all mandatory core workshops.

Those who are not required to take ‘TA114 Conducting Labs’ as a compulsory workshop need to take

additional elective workshop(s) to make up the total of 14 hours for the TA training.

2.1.2. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT FOR ‘TA114 CONDUCTING LABS’

TA114 is compulsory for departments with laboratory sessions, including LIFS, ENVS, CHEM, PHYS, CBME, BIEN,

CIVL/EVNG, CSE, ECE, MECH and IELM.

All new TAs from the above-mentioned departments have been pre-registered into this workshop based on

input from the respective departments.

2.2. Elective Sessions – To be chosen by TAs

2.2.1. REQUIREMENT

Elective Sessions cover two areas: (I) Supplementary Teaching and Learning Skills and (II) Teaching Tools. In

order to fulfill the requirement of the TA program, TAs are required to attend at least 1.5 hours of workshop

from the elective sessions if they have not fulfilled a total of 14 hours of TA training.

Regarding the registration procedure for the elective sessions, please refer to ENROLLMENT below.

2.2.2. ENROLLMENT

The elective workshop(s) is/are chosen by TAs.

TAs are encouraged to discuss with their respective TA Coordinators (TACs) or PG Coordinators (PGCs) for

choices matching their work requirements.

TAs who wish to participate in the elective workshops MUST register online for the desired workshops.

Registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis via the TA Online Registration System at

http://celt.ust.hk/taprog from 19 Aug 2013 (Mon) onwards.

In case the desired workshop is full, an automatic waiting-list system will operate. Reminders will be sent to

participants once their registration is confirmed.

IN CASE OF WITHDRAWAL

For any TA who decides to withdraw from a registered workshop for whatever reason, please visit the TA

Online Registration System at http://celt.ust.hk/taprog to cancel the registration, so as to release the seat for

other participants.

TAs are advised to ensure their availability before registering for other workshops.

2.2.3. NEW TAs WITHOUT ITSC (IT Services Center) ACCOUNTS

For New TAs who DO NOT have ITSC network accounts (email accounts):

Access the ITSC network account application website: http://www.ust.hk/itsc/account/stuacc/enquiry/

Once the account is set up, please send an email to CELT at [email protected] and provide the following

information to facilitate registration of the respective workshops:

(1) Full name (2) Student number (3) Department (4) ITSC account

It is your responsibility to apply for an ITSC account and notify CELT in a timely manner so that you can attend

the TA training workshops during the designated period.

2.2.4. CANCELLATION OF WORKSHOPS

CELT reserves the right to cancel any workshop session with less than 10 registrants.

Notice of cancellation will be sent via email.

http://celt.ust.hk/taprog


http://www.ust.hk/itsc/account/stuacc/enquiry/

mailto:[email protected]


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3. TA Policies 3.1. New Policy on TA Assignments for RPg Students

3.1.1. The TA Policy

The Office of the Provost issued the ‘New Policy on TA Assignments for RPg Students’ in 2011

announcing that with effect from Fall 2012-2013, ‘newly admitted RPg students should not be assigned

any TA duties during their first semester as a student at HKUST’. However, exemption is granted to

‘students who previously pursued UG or Master’s (TPg or MPhil) studies at one of the eight UGC-funded

tertiary institutions in Hong Kong, as they are already familiar with the local environment.’ (i.e. ‘New TAs

[HK graduates]’)

3.1.2. TA Training Status

Please identify your status described below and attend the TA training workshops accordingly.

Status Description TA Training

Schedule

New TAs

[non-HK graduates]

New TAs admitted in Fall 2013-14, who have NOT studied in

any universities in Hong Kong before. These TAs need to

complete the program in Fall semester. pp.5-6

New TAs

[HK graduates]

New TAs who have studied in Hong Kong before and obtained

a degree in any of the public universities in Hong Kong.

These TAs need to complete the mandatory core workshops

by 31 August.

p.7

Incomplete current TAs

Current TAs serving at HKUST, admitted before Fall 2013-14,

who have NOT completed the TA program yet. These TAs

need to complete the mandatory core workshops by 31

August.

p.7

3.1.3. TA Training Arrangements in Fall 2013-14

Under this policy, to provide timely training for TAs to take up their TA duties, CELT implements the

following arrangements in the Fall 2013-14 TA Orientation & Induction Program:

Mass Orientation & tea reception for all new TAs/RPgs will be held on 22 August 2013 from

2:00-5:00 pm at LT-A and the concourse. All new RPgs are required to arrive at HKUST in time to

join the orientation.

Two major rounds of TA training will be offered to (a) ‘New TAs [HK graduates]’ and ‘Incomplete

current TAs’ – TA training will be held in late August 2013, and (b) other ‘New TAs [non-HK

graduates]’ – TA training will spread from mid-September to October 2013.

3.2. TA Program Policies

3.2.1. Policy on SESSION LATENESS and LEAVING EARLY

Lateness and early leave in classes are strongly discouraged. For a 1.5-hour class, a student could only

be late or leave early for 15 minutes. For a 1-hour class, a student could only be late or leave early for 10

minutes. Class attendance of the latecomer and early-leaver exceeded the time limits above will NOT be

counted.

3.2.2. Policy on SESSION ATTENDANCE TAKING

Signing in and/or attendance for others, signing in without attending is strictly prohibited. Attendance

for such cases will NOT be counted and will be reported to the departmental PG Coordinator.

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4. Schedule

4.1. (Cf. p.4) Schedule for ‘New TAs [non-HK graduates]’

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

TA101 Mass 2:00 - 2:30pm

LTA

TA106-II Services 2 10:30 - 11:30am

LTA

TA106-I Services 1 2:30 - 4:00 pm

LTA

TA103 ICAC 1:00 - 2:00 pm

LTA

Refreshment 4:00 – 5:00 pm Outside LTA/B

TA105 AV 3:00 - 4:00 pm

LTA

TA102 DBS 10:00 - 11:30 am *various venues

(Cf. p.9)

TA114 Lab 10:00 - 11:30 am

LTA (for LIFS, ENVS, CHEM,

PHYS, CBME, BIEN, CIVL /EVNG, CSE, ECE, MECH,

and IELM)

TA122 Classroom 10:00 – 11:30 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 1)


(Repeat Session 2)

TA123 Interactive 3:30 – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

TA125 Commu1 3:30 – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)


TA131 PPT 3:30 – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

TA133 Email 3:30 – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

TA132 Google 3:30 – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

TA104 LMES 3:30 – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 1)

TA104 LMES 10:00 – 11:30 am Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 2)

TA104 LMES 10:00 – 11:30 am Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 4)

TA104 LMES 10:00 – 11:30 am Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 6)

TA104 LMES 10:00 – 11:30 am Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 8)

TA104 LMES 10:00 – 11:30 am Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 10)

TA104 LMES 3:30 – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 3)

TA104 LMES 12:30 – 2:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 5)

TA104 LMES 12:30 – 2:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 7)

TA104 LMES 3:30 – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 9)

TA104 LMES 3:30 – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 11)

TA104 LMES 10:00 – 11:30 am Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Session 12)

TA104A LMES II 12:30 - 2:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Optional)

TA111 Teaching 10:00 – 11:30 am Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 1)


(Repeat Session 2)


(Repeat Session 5)


(Repeat Session 8)


(Repeat Session 11)

TA111 Teaching 12:00 – 1:30 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 3)


(Repeat Session 6)


(Repeat Session 9)


(Repeat Session 4)


(Repeat Session 7)


(Repeat Session 10)


(Repeat Session 12)

TA112 M&G 10:00 – 11:30 am Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 1)

TA112 M&G 10:00 – 11:30 am Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 4)

TA112 M&G 10:00 – 11:30 am Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 7)

TA112 M&G 10:00 – 11:30 am Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 10)

TA112 M&G 12:00 – 1:30 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 2)

TA112 M&G 12:00 – 1:30 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 5)

TA112 M&G 12:00 – 1:30 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 8)

TA112 M&G 3:30 – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 3)

TA112 M&G 3:30 – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 6)

TA112 M&G 3:30 – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 9)

TA112 M&G 3:30 – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 11)

COMPULSORY No need to register online

COMPULSORY

Identical repeat sessions are available

Please choose your

designated sessions for TA104, TA111, TA112, TA113, and register via


ELECTIVE / OPTIONAL

Please register via http://celt.ust.hk/taprog




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TA112 M&G 10:00 – 11:30 am Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 12)

TA113 Presentation 10:00 – 11:30 am Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 2)


(Repeat Session 5)


(Repeat Session 8)


(Repeat Session 11)

TA113 Presentation 12:00 – 1:30 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

(Repeat Session 3)


(Repeat Session 6)


(Repeat Session 9)


(Repeat Session 1)


(Repeat Session 4)


(Repeat Session 7)


(Repeat Session 10)


(Repeat Session 12)

TA124 Balancing 10:00 – 11:30 pm

Rm 3037 (Repeat Session 1)



CORE Workshops (Compulsory) – Pre-registered All ‘New TAs [non-HK graduates]’ are pre-registered into the core workshops. TAs have no need to register online.

* TA102 Departmental Briefing Session is held by the departmental TA Coordinators in different venues. Please check the venue for your department on p.9.

Other CORE Workshops (Compulsory) – Registration is needed There are repeat sessions for TA104, TA111, TA112 & TA113. They are scheduled from 19 Sep to 25 Oct 2013.

Please select your preferred timeslots and register via http://celt.ust.hk/taprog. The Online registration period is from 19 Aug 2013 (Mon) onwards.

ELECTIVE Workshops (Optional) TA122, TA123, TA124, TA125, TA126, TA131, TA132, TA133 & TA104A are elective workshops for TAs

to choose. There are 2 identical repeat sessions for TA122 & TA124.

For registration of the elective workshops, please log into http://celt.ust.hk/taprog from 19 Aug 2013 (Mon) onwards.

COMPULSORY Identical repeat sessions

are available

Please choose your designated sessions for TA104, TA111, TA112,

TA113, and register via http://celt.ust.hk/taprog

ELECTIVE / OPTIONAL Please register via




http://qrcode.kaywa.com/img.php?s=5&d=http://celt.ust.hk/taprog



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4.2. Schedule for ‘New TAs [HK graduates]’ and

‘Incomplete current TAs’ (Cf. p.4)

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

TA101 Mass 2:00 - 2:30pm

LTA

TA106-II Services 2 10:30 - 11:30am

LTA

TA106-I Services 1 2:30 - 4:00 pm

LTA

TA103 ICAC 1:00 - 2:00 pm

LTA Refreshment

4:00 – 5:00 pm Outside LTA/B

TA105 AV 3:00 - 4:00 pm

LTA

TA102 DBS 10:00 - 11:30 am *various venues

(Cf. p.9)

TA111 Teaching 10:00 – 11:30 am

Rm 2612A (Lift 31) (for LIFS, ENVS,

CHEM, MATH, PHYS, CBME, BIEN, CIVL/EVNG)

TA112 M&G 10:00 – 11:30 am



TA114 Lab 10:00 – 11:30 am

LTA (for LIFS, ENVS,

CHEM, PHYS, CBME, BIEN, CIVL /EVNG,

CSE, ECE, MECH, and IELM)

TA113 Presentation 10:00 – 11:30 am



TA111 Teaching 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Rm 2612A (Lift 31) (for ECE, SBM,

HUMA, SOSC, ENVR)

TA112 M&G 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Rm 2612A (Lift 31) (for CSE, IELM,

MECH)

TA113 Presentation 12:00 - 1:30 pm


HUMA, SOSC, ENVR)

TA111 Teaching 2:00 - 3:30 pm


MECH)

TA112 M&G 2:00 - 3:30 pm


HUMA, SOSC, ENVR)

TA113 Presentation 2:00 - 3:30 pm


MECH)

TA104 LMES 3:30 – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

TA104 LMES 3:30 – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

TA104 LMES 3:30 – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

TA104 LMES 3:30 – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

TA104 LMES 3:30 – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)


(Repeat Session 1)


(Repeat Session 2)

TA123 Interactive 3:30 – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)



TA131 PPT 3:30 – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

TA133 Email 3:30 – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

TA132 Google 3:30 – 5:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)

TA104A LMES II 12:30 - 2:00 pm Rm 3037 (Lift 1)



TA124 Balancing

3:30 – 5:00 pm Rm 3037

(Repeat Session 2)

ELECTIVE / OPTIONAL

Please register via http://celt.ust.hk/taprog

COMPULSORY No need to register online



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CORE Workshops (Compulsory) TA101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106-I & 106-II are compulsory core workshop for ALL ‘New TAs [HK graduates]’ &

‘Incomplete current TAs’. TAs are pre-registered into these workshops, and have no need to register online.

TA111, 112, 113 are compulsory core workshops. All ‘New TAs [HK graduates]’ & ‘Incomplete current TAs’ are

pre-registered in one of the 3 identical repeat sessions by departments.

TA104 LMES is also a compulsory core workshop. All ‘New TAs [HK graduates]’ & ‘Incomplete current TAs’ are

pre-registered in one of the 5 identical repeat sessions by department.

*TA102 Departmental Briefing Session is held by the departmental TA Coordinators in different venues. Please check

the venue for your department on p.9.

ELECTIVE Workshops (Optional) TA122, TA123, TA124, TA125, TA126, TA131, TA132, TA133 & TA104A are elective workshops for TAs

to choose. There are 2 identical repeat sessions for TA122 & TA124.

For registration in the elective workshops, please log into http://celt.ust.hk/taprog from 19 Aug 2013

(Mon) onwards.


http://qrcode.kaywa.com/img.php?s=5&d=http://celt.ust.hk/taprog

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4.3. Venues of TA102 Departmental Briefing Session

Date Time Dept Venue Hosted by TAC

26 Aug

(Mon) 10:00 – 11:30 am

LIFS Rm 2304 (Lift 17) Miss HUANG Huiqian, Tracy

Miss ZHANG Shuwen, Suzanne

ENVS Rm 5503 (Lift 25) Mr ZHANG Gen

CHEM Rm 5506 (Lift 25) Mr SHEONG Fu Kit, Frederick

MATH Rm 4483 (Lift 25) Miss ZHANG Qian, Jennifer

PHYS Rm 4503 (Lift 25) Mr WANG He, Hugh

CBME Rm 4475 (Lift 25) Miss SIM Viola

Miss ZHOU Junli

BME (BIEN) Rm 5486 (Lift 25) Miss JIN Huan

CIVL /

EVNG Rm 4505 (Lift 25)

Mr SHI Jiangwei

Mr ZHANG Hanhui, Ethan

CSE Rm 4619 (Lift 32) Mr SU Zhiyang, Thomas

Mr ZHANG Chen, Jason

ECE Rm 2465 (Lift 25) Miss GUO Qi, Grace

Mr HUANG Zhiqiang, Cross

IELM Rm 5504 (Lift 25) Mr MA Guangrui

MECH Rm 2303 (Lift 17) Mr LU Jianbiao

SBM Rm 4504 (Lift 25) Miss WU Weifang

Mr AHN Yong Kil

HUMA Rm 5487 (Lift 25) Miss CHEN Shu, Hazel

SOSC Rm 5493 (Lift 25) Miss ZANG Xiaolu, Emma

ENVR Rm 5501 (Lift 25) Mr YAO Teng


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5. Detailed Descriptions of TA Training Workshops

5.1. Core Sessions – Knowing about Teaching Assistantship in UST

Course Code

Workshop Description

TA 101 Mass Orientation

Session

This is a face-to-face mass orientation session for ALL incoming TAs. TAs will be greeted by Prof Mordecai GOLIN, Associate Vice-President for Postgraduate Studies, and Mr Nick NOAKES, Director of CELT. TAs will also be briefed about the basic information regarding the TA Orientation and Induction program as well as the supporting services at UST.

TA 102 Departmental

Briefing Session

This workshop will be hosted by departmental TACs in separate classrooms so that they can meet with their new TAs and brief them about departmentally specific matters. PGCs, Department Heads and other concerned parties will be invited to attend this briefing session.

TA 103 ICAC Seminar

This is a 60-minute talk organized by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). The objectives of the talk are: (1) to enhance vigilance of TAs against the risks and consequences of corruption and dishonest acts in their daily work; (2) to raise the importance of practicing ethics as the first line of defense against graft / malpractices; and (3) to equip TAs with necessary legal knowledge and practical skills to identify and handle ethical dilemmas at work.

TA 104 Introduction to LMES

LMES, Learning Management and Evaluation System, is an online Learning Management System developed by UST. Currently, there are over 700 courses using the LMES every semester. This workshop is designed for ALL new TAs to learn the basic and key features of the system. Hands-on practice will be provided to ensure that after the workshop they will be able to: (1) set up courses, (2) manage course materials, (3) communicate with students, and (4) monitor students’ learning progress in the LMES.

TA 105 Using AV Facilities in Lecture Theater and

IT Classroom

This is a 1-hour workshop offered by ITSC for ALL new TAs. This workshop aims to: (1) acquaint TAs with all instructional equipment and facilities offered by ITSC, and (2) provide guidelines and hands-on practice in using computing facilities and Personal Response System (PRS) in lecture theaters and IT classrooms.

TA 106 (I) & (II)

RPG/TA Support & Services (I) & (II)

( =previous ‘Knowing UST

Teaching Services’)

This is a 2.5-hour workshop tailor-made for ALL new RPGs/TAs to know about the teaching and learning related support services at UST. It is divided into 2 sessions hosted by various academic units. Part I will be hosted by the Office of the Provost, Center for Language Education (CLE) and the Student Affairs Office (SAO). Part II will be conducted by the Publishing Technology Center (PTC) and the Library (LIB).

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5.2. Core Sessions – Fundamental Teaching and Learning Skills

Course Code


TA 111 Effective Teaching

Skills

This workshop intends to equip TAs with some practical teaching skills as TAs at UST. By the end of the workshop, TAs should be able to (1) describe the roles and duties of being a TA at UST, (2) explain common problems in teaching and ways to handle them, and (3) identify teaching resources available.

TA 112 Marking &

Grading

TAs will learn the basic principles of marking and grading through working on a simulated marking exercise in groups. By the end of the workshop, TAs should be able to (1) describe some basic principles of marking and grading, and (2) identify resources available to enhance their knowledge and practice of marking and grading.

TA 113 Effective

Presentation Skills for Teaching

This is a 1.5-hour workshop. It aims to introduce some effective in-class presentation strategies for TAs. Group activities and discussion will be used to ensure that after the workshop TAs will be confident to prepare, develop and deliver successful presentations for teaching.

TA 114 (=previous

TA 121) Conducting Labs

This is a face-to-face workshop which aims to: (1) increase TAs’ awareness of laboratory safety, (2) discuss common issues of conducting labs, and (3) introduce effective ways of performing their lab duties. It is followed by a discussion session hosted by TACs on major issues that TAs should be aware of when conducting labs.

5.3. Elective Sessions – Supplementary Teaching and Learning Skills

Course Code


TA 122 Classroom

Management

This is a 1.5-hour workshop in which TAs will learn how to manage a class for more effective teaching and learning. TAs will be provided with (1) basic key strategies to minimize the chance of having classroom disruptions, and (2) advice on handling different disruptive situations when they occur.

TA 123 Techniques for

Interactive Teaching

This is a 1.5-hour workshop which aims to enhance the effectiveness of classroom teaching by increasing interaction between teachers and students and student peers. This workshop will introduce (1) the principles of interactive teaching, (2) different techniques for interactive teaching, and (3) common issues when implementing interactive teaching and ways to handle them.

TA 124 Balancing Time

between TA Duties and Research

This workshop will address various issues of managing time as a TA and PG student at UST. Useful time management tools and practical advice for TAs to manage their time more effectively will be introduced. It will also discuss the issue of procrastination and ways to combat such a habit.

TA 125

Communication in the Classroom I – Giving instructions and explanations

Giving instructions and explanations are basic components of any teaching situation. This workshop provides training in giving clear and effective instructions using appropriate language, while maintaining good social relations with students. The workshop also provides participants with some useful language for explaining concepts, principles and procedures.

TA 126 Communication in the Classroom II – Asking questions

A key component of effective teaching is the skillful use of classroom language to create good communication within the classroom. The ability to ask questions is a valuable tool when leading student activities. This workshop provides training in asking questions for the following purposes: checking understanding; clarifying ideas; establishing students’ knowledge of a subject; stimulating interest in a topic. The workshop also examines how classroom questions can be sequenced to create a progression from low to high levels of challenge.


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5.4. Elective Session – Teaching Tools

Course Code


TA 131 Advanced

PowerPoint Presentation

This workshop is designed for intermediate users to develop a typically static PowerPoint presentation into a more visually dynamic one. In this workshop, TAs will learn how to (1) import, process and integrate graphics, audio and video into PowerPoint presentations, (2) add transition and animated effects to the presentations, (3) create animation with motion path, and (4) package the presentations. This workshop will involve short input sessions followed by guided practice. Please note that participants should have a basic knowledge of MS PowerPoint, such as templates, color schemes, slide layouts, bullets and slide addition.

TA 132

Developing your Instructional Website with Google Sites

This workshop is designed for beginners to develop a simple instructional website with Google Sites. Starting from planning the structure to publishing the page onto the internet, followed by gaining useful guidelines about building webpages. After the workshop, TAs will be able to: (1) build a simple website with tips provided, (2) prepare and organize the contents for the website, (3) create web pages for the website, including integrating multimedia elements, (4) apply different themes to enhance the aesthetics of the website, and (5) collaborate with others in Google Sites. This workshop will involve short input sessions followed by guided practice.

TA 133

Using Email as Effective

Communication Tool

This workshop is designed for all TAs who would like to enhance their electronic communication with others by using an email tool effectively. In this workshop, TAs will learn how to: (1) process and manage emails effectively including using the “Inbox Zero” action-based methodology, and (2) apply appropriate email etiquette in email communication with others to communicate properly and skillfully.

TA 104A

LMES II

(TA104 is a prerequisite for

TA104A)

LMES is a comprehensive Learning Management System with functionalities similar to other systems such as Moodle and BlackBoard. In this workshop, more advanced functions related to your TA duties will be introduced, including:

Monitoring student's learning progress with the system

Setting up the system to facilitate group work

Arranging meeting times with student

Assessing students in discussions

Customizing quiz settings

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6. Major Contacts

Please consult your TAC for any query about the TA Orientation and Training Program or your duties and

responsibilities as a TA.

Major Contacts of PGCs and TACs, 2013-2014

Dept PGC Email of PGC TAC Email of TAC

School of Science

LIFS Prof Zhenguo WU bczgwu Miss HUANG Huiqian, Tracy hhuangaa

Miss ZHANG Shuwen, Suzanne szhangaf

ENVS Dr Jianping GAN magan Mr ZHANG Gen gzhangad

CHEM Prof Jianzhen YU chjianyu Mr SHEONG Fu Kit, Frederick fksheong

MATH Prof Tie Zheng QIAN maqian Miss ZHANG Qian, Jennifer qzhangxd

PHYS Prof Bradley FOREMAN phbaf Mr WANG He, Hugh hwangaa

School of Engineering

CBME Prof King Lun YEUNG kekyeung Miss SIM Viola vsim

Miss ZHOU Junli jzhouab

BME (BIEN)

Prof King Lau CHOW bokchow Miss JIN Huan hjinaa

CIVL Prof Hai YANG cehyang Mr SHI Jiangwei shijiangwei

Mr ZHANG Hanhui, Ethan zhanghanhui

CSE Dr Qiong LUO luo Mr SU Zhiyang, Thomas zsuab

Mr ZHANG Chen, Jason czhangad

ECE Prof Bing ZENG eezeng Miss GUO Qi, Grace qguo

Mr HUANG Zhiqiang, Cross zhuangah

IELM Prof Richard SO rhyso Mr MA Guangrui magr

MECH Prof Zhigang LI mezli Mr LU Jianbiao lujb

School of Business and Management

SBM Prof Inchi HU imichu Miss WU Weifang wwu

Mr AHN Yong Kil ykahn

School of Humanities and Social Science

HUMA Prof Charles CHAN hmwhchan Miss CHEN Shu, Hazel hazelchen

SOSC Prof James KUNG sojk Miss ZANG Xiaolu, Emma xzang

Division of Environment

ENVR Prof King Lun YEUNG kekyeung Mr YAO Teng yaoteng























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7. Further Information about TA Training Program

7.1. GENERAL ENQUIRY

Please contact your TA Coordinator (TAC) as listed on the previous page for details or visit the TA

Homepage at http://celt.ust.hk/ta/index.html.

For further enquiry about the TA training program, please feel free to contact CELT staff at

[email protected].

7.2. ATTENDANCE RECORD

TA’s attendance records for ALL sessions will be compiled into one report and submitted to the

Department and PG Coordinators by the end of every Fall and Spring semester.

7.3. ASSESSMENT

The TA program complies fully with the University’s regulation on academic integrity and discipline

as stated in the Academic Calendar and the Academic Programs Manual

(http://www.ust.hk/provost/ug/APM/home.htm).

In the case of any TA contravening these regulations in doing any tasks of the program, he/she will

be disqualified from the program. The case will be reported to the respective Department.

7.4. BAD WEATHER ARRANGEMENTS

If a Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 (or above) or a Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued,

the following arrangements will apply:

(A) For workshop(s) not yet started

If either one of warnings is issued 2 hours before the start of the scheduled workshop(s) Workshop(s) will be cancelled.

The affected workshop(s) will be postponed until further notice. If either one of the warnings is issued within 2 hours before the

start of the scheduled workshop(s)

(B) For workshop(s) already started

When Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 (or above) is issued

Workshop(s) will be suspended immediately.

When Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued Workshop(s) will continue unless special announcement is made.

When Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.3 or the Red Rainstorm Warning Signal is in force, all

workshop(s) will be held as scheduled unless a special announcement has been made (in which case

TAs will be notified by email).

http://celt.ust.hk/ta/index.html


http://www.ust.hk/provost/ug/APM/home.htm

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HKUST TA Training Program

http://celt.ust.hk/ta/tahome04.htm

Center for Enhanced Learning and Teaching

Tel: 2358-6311

Fax: 2358-2201

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://celt.ust.hk/

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Clearwater Bay

Kowloon, Hong Kong

Website: http://www.ust.hk

http://celt.ust.hk/ta/tahome04.htm


http://celt.ust.hk/

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