The ability to work during peak times. very early mornings in U.S.
Teaching Assistant Interview Questions
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Professors will ask to meet you ahead of the class starting to judge the fit, but the likelihood of swapping assignments is slim. You may be asked how knowledgable you are on the subject matter be taught in class - if in doubt, ask the professor for material and/or suggestions on how to catch up. There was no mention prior to hiring, but all Teaching Assistants must join the union and pay dues. This also means deferring to the agenda set by the union and occasional strikes during contract negotiations.
Just getting to know the professors beforehand, if you are a shy person by nature you will not do well in a teaching position!
How do you handle a student disagreeing with their mark?
Example Lesson, how to deal with lack of student engagement, and what extra-curricular activities have you been part of
Technical questions related to a specific course
What is one thing you found most difficult during your own learning as a student?
Asked me to define my field. I gave a brief definition and they tried to repeat it back but actually said something completely different. Assuming I was clear, this shows they had not listened.
What teaching experiences do you have?
Why are you interested in being a teaching assistant for this course? What courses have you taken in the past that relate to this course? Do you have any previous teaching experience?
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