University teaching assistant
Code 2310.1.42
University teaching assistants are graduate students or recent graduates employed on a temporary contract at a university or a college for teaching-related responsibilities. They assist the professor, lecturer or teacher of the specific course they are in charge of in the preparation of lectures and of exams, grading papers and exams and leading review and feedback sessions for the students.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- curriculum objectives
- university procedures
- assessment processes
Skills and competences
- assess students
- guarantee students' safety
- prepare lesson content
- assist students in their learning
Transversal competences
- give constructive feedback
- provide assistance to lecturer
- provide lesson materials
- supervise practical courses
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