Workshop Schedule

Pre-Employment TA Training Workshop for Applicants 2026 Schedule.

Thursday, August 27, 2026
2:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Virtual Workshop Via Zoom

2:00 pm-
2:20 pm

Introduction (In茅s Arribas)

Part 1:

  • On the importance of knowing other languages
2:20 pm-
2:45 pm

Part 2:

  • Discussion on teaching methods 
 
2:45 pm-
3:15 pm

Part 3:

  • Teaching techniques
  • Videos: Examples of good/bad classes
 
3:15 pm-
3:35 pm
Break (20 minutes) 

 

3:35 pm-
3:45 pm

Part 3 (cont'd):

  • Conversation techniques
  • TA Language Data bank 

 

 
3:45 pm-
4:05 pm

Part 4:

  • Discussing classroom management
 
4:05 pm-
4:35 pm

Part 5:

  • Teaching with Technology
  • Accessibility
4:35 pm-5:05 pm

Part 6:

  • Problem-solving situations
5:05 pm- 5:15pm

Part 7:

  • Returning TAs share their experiences

Assignment for Friday:

  • Watch "Zapatitos" () and generate an activity based on the short film.
 

Friday, August 28, 2026 - In-person Language Specific Groups
8:15 am-3:00 pm 
Location: Taylor C (Arabic), D (French), E (Spanish), F (German), G (Italian), Taylor Seminar Room (Hebrew)

8:15 am-
9:00 am
Breakfast (in Erdman Dining Hall)
9:15 am-
9:45 am
  • 鈥淶补辫补迟颈迟辞蝉鈥
  • Students present their activities based on the short film
9:45 am-
12:00 pm
  • Teaching practice (lesson plans, activities, etc.)
12:00 pm-
1:00 pm
Lunch Break (New Dorm Dining Hall)
1:00 pm- 3:00 pm
  • Teaching practice (cont'd) 

Saturday, August 29, 2026 (for French session only)
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
In-Person Practice and Selection 
Location: Taylor D

9:00 am-
9:30 am
Breakfast 
9:30 am-
11:30 pm
  • Practice with returning TAs
11:30 pm-
12:30 pm
Lunch Break (New Dorm Dining Hall)
12:30 pm
  • Presentation and selection of apprentice teachers

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Pre-Employment Language Workshop

Pat Healy, Academic Administrative Assistant
Phone:610-526-5332
phealy@brynmawr.edu