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The following eight competencies are fundamental to leading an effective discussion section. Each skill has an associated handout that provides more details on how to implement in the classroom. (Click on the links in the Competency column for the pdfs)
What it is
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What it might look like in the classroom
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Why it’s important
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PLANNING
Planning sessions and design of activities in accordance with course goals:
- Setting learning objectives for the sessions (what students will know, understand, or be able to do).
- Identifying assessment methods.
- Planning and sequencing activities to meet objectives, based on time limits, task difficulty, student knowledge, and possible challenges.
Reviewing course content in advance of the session, as needed.
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- Putting an agenda on the board.
- Sequencing tasks in increasing levels of cognitive difficulty.
- Making overt references to course goals.
- Transitioning smoothly between activities.
- Using a variety of activities.
- Managing time well.
- Accomplishing activities.
- Assessing student learning.
- Putting discussion in context (referring back to prior course content, looking ahead).
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Gives organization and structure to the session so that:
- Students know where the class is going and what to expect.
- TA feels and appears more confident.
- Challenges are anticipated and contingencies built-in.
Course goals are more likely to be accomplished.
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