TA Workshops
Introduction
CATE Teaching Assistant (TA) Workshops are geared towards UIC graduate TAs but are open to all UIC instructors.
New TAs should register for and attend at least 2 TA workshops based on your role, interests, and availability before or during your first semester as a TA as a part of New TA Orientation.
If TA workshops don’t work for your schedule or fit your responsibilities and interests, you are also welcome to attend other CATE workshops to fulfill this requirement.
TA Workshops
Aug
17
2026
Getting Started as a TA
Monday, 11:00 am–12:30 pm
Virtual
Wednesday, August 19 from 1:30-3:00
Aug
19
2026
Communication Strategies for Multilingual Teaching Assistants: Best Practices for the American College Classroom
Wednesday, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
Lincoln Hall Room 101
Aug
19
2026
Effective TA Drop-In (Office) Hours: Essential Dos and Don'ts
Wednesday, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
Lincoln Hall Room 300
Aug
19
2026
Encouraging Student Participation in Discussion Sections
Wednesday, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
Lincoln Hall Room 104
Aug
19
2026
Making Group Work Effective and Enjoyable
Wednesday, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
Lincoln Hall Room 301
Aug
19
2026
Making Space for Your Own Belonging: (Self) Love and Support for TAs
Wednesday, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
Lincoln Hall Room 304
Aug
19
2026
Practical AI Strategies for Teaching Assistants
Wednesday, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
Lincoln Hall Room 107
Aug
19
2026
Practices for Grading and Providing Feedback
Wednesday, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
Lincoln Hall Room 312
Aug
19
2026
The Fundamentals of Active Learning: Strategies to Build Engagement
Wednesday, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
Lincoln Hall Room 305
Aug
19
2026
Problem-Solving 101: How to Overcome Common Classroom Challenges
Wednesday, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
Lecture Center C Room 3
Aug
19
2026
GEO 101: What Is My Labor Union? What Is My Work Contract?
Wednesday, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
Lecture Center C Room 1
Aug
19
2026
Ready, Set, Teach: Preparing for a Successful First Class
Wednesday, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
Lincoln Hall Room 100
Aug
19
2026
Strategies for Supporting Student Success and Growth
Wednesday, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
Lincoln Hall Room 115
Aug
19
2026
Stepping into a Teaching Role in Canvas
Wednesday, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
Lecture Center C Room 4
Wednesday, August 19 from 3:15-4:45
Aug
19
2026
Communication Strategies for Multilingual Teaching Assistants: Best Practices for the American College Classroom
Wednesday, 3:15 pm–4:45 pm
Lincoln Hall Room 101
Aug
19
2026
Cultivating Accessibility in the Classroom
Wednesday, 3:15 pm–4:45 pm
Lincoln Hall Room 103
Aug
19
2026
Effective TA Drop-In (Office) Hours: Essential Dos and Don'ts
Wednesday, 3:15 pm–4:45 pm
Lincoln Hall Room 300
Aug
19
2026
Encouraging Student Participation in Discussion Sections
Wednesday, 3:15 pm–4:45 pm
Lincoln Hall Room 104
Aug
19
2026
Making Group Work Effective and Enjoyable
Wednesday, 3:15 pm–4:45 pm
Lincoln Hall Room 301
Aug
19
2026
Practical AI Strategies for Teaching Assistants
Wednesday, 3:15 pm–4:45 pm
Lincoln Hall Room 107
Aug
19
2026
Practices for Grading and Providing Feedback
Wednesday, 3:15 pm–4:45 pm
Lincoln Hall Room 312
Aug
19
2026
Problem-Solving 101: How to Overcome Common Classroom Challenges
Wednesday, 3:15 pm–4:45 pm
Lecture Center C Room 3
Aug
19
2026
Ready, Set, Teach: Preparing for a Successful First Class
Wednesday, 3:15 pm–4:45 pm
Lincoln Hall Room 100
Aug
19
2026
Strategies for Supporting Student Success and Growth
Wednesday, 3:15 pm–4:45 pm
Lincoln Hall Room 115
Aug
19
2026
Stepping into a Teaching Role in Canvas
Wednesday, 3:15 pm–4:45 pm
Lecture Center C Room 4
Additional Fall Semester TA Workshops
No upcoming events at this time.