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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

ID

work_education/teaching_assistants_postsecondary

Type

TASK

Children

20

Child Nodes (20)

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Teach undergraduate-level courses.

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Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers, and record grades.

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Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections.

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Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites.

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Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports.

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Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.

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Prepare or proctor examinations.

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Tutor or mentor students who need additional instruction.

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Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades or to complete required grade-related paperwork.

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Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.

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Order or obtain materials needed for classes.

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Copy and distribute classroom materials.

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Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.

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Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.

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Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.

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Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment and enforce laboratory rules.

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Attend lectures given by the supervising instructor.

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Arrange for supervisors to conduct teaching observations and provide feedback about teaching performance.

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Provide instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment.

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Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.