Confidential Consultation
Confidential
consultation on teaching is available from the TA Consultants/AI Coordinator. Appointments
are welcome on a one-time or a continuing basis, over the telephone or
in person. Assistance may include
- Informal
discussion of ideas or problems related to all aspects of teaching including
assignments, testing, grading, student behavior, and presentation skills
- Information
concerning common practices at UCD, student expectations, and experiences
of other instructors
- Viewing
of videotaped or live lectures by distinguished UCD instructors
- Review
of your own performance on videotape and discussion
of ideas for change
- A
consultant's visit to your class followed by private conversation about
clarity of communication, pace, boardwork, class atmosphere and overall
impressions
- Readings
and handouts on aspects of teaching you want to investigate or improve
- Collection
and/or review of student
evaluations.
- Videotaped
mini-lectures in which you practice and then critique specific elements
of your teaching, with or without an audience
For
more information or to make an appointment, contact the TAC/AI Coordinator tac@ucdavis.edu 752-6050,
17 Wellman Hall.