Teaching Assistant (TA) for COMM 317-J. ParkAt — CSUF - College of Communications

The intern will serve as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for COMM 317, supporting the instructor and students during class activities, assignments, and digital media projects. Responsibilities will include assisting students with course-related technologies and Adobe Creative tools, answering questions, providing guidance during hands-on activities, and helping troubleshoot basic technical issues. The position will provide practical experience in professional communication, peer mentoring, digital media production, problem-solving, and instructional support.

Learning Outcomes  

1. Demonstrate effective professional communication when assisting students, responding to questions, and collaborating with the course instructor.
   2. Apply digital media and technical skills to support students with course-related assignments, projects, and creative technologies.
   3. Provide clear instructional support and peer mentoring by explaining course concepts, guiding hands-on activities, and responding to different student learning needs.
   4. Demonstrate professional responsibility through reliable attendance, time management, preparation, teamwork, and appropriate workplace conduct.
   5. Apply problem-solving and leadership skills to identify student challenges and provide appropriate guidance during class activities and project work.

Training  

1. Provide an initial orientation and ongoing guidance regarding course objectives, TA responsibilities, professional expectations, and appropriate ways to support students.
   2. Provide opportunities for the student to observe and practice professional communication, peer mentoring, instructional support, and problem-solving during class activities.
   3. Meet with the student regularly to discuss their progress, address challenges, and provide constructive feedback on their performance.
   4. Gradually increase the student’s responsibilities as appropriate, allowing them to develop greater confidence, independence, and leadership in assisting students.

Tasks/Duties  

The intern will demonstrate progress by completing required internship hours, regularly assisting students during class sessions, maintaining a record of support activities, and incorporating supervisor feedback into their TA responsibilities.