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