PSYC 305 TA - R. SalamoneAt — CSUF - College of Humanities & Social Science

This position offers the teaching assistant an opportunity to gain teaching experience in a psychology classroom, while fulfilling their internship requirement for the major (PSYC 495). The position will offer specific experience with teaching cognitive psychology in an in-person format. This position requires someone who has strong communication skills and is passionate about cognitive psychology.

Learning Outcomes  

1. Gain experience managing a classroom by hosting review sessions with students (either through zoom or in-person)
   2. Assist with grading assignments
   3. Provide individual student support (via email or in-person by holding office hours)
   4. Support students in cognitive psychology

Training  

1. Provide clear and efficient grading rubrics to ease the grading process and make my expectations for class assignments understandable
   2. Offer my personal experience and guidance to help the TA navigate working with students (such as online communication)
   3. Set specific course goals and learning objectives so the TA can easily judge whether students are on track with course assignments and expectations

Tasks/Duties  

1. Grading class assignments throughout the semester
   2. Hold in-person office hours once a week
   3. Hosting review sessions before exams
   4. Responding to emails from students
   5. Reminding students of course syllabus rules and expectations
   6. Attending class the first day and on review days (and any other days requested by instructor)