Admission requirements
Admission to the RMA Archaeology programme.
Description
The RMA is a first step in an academic career. Besides research skills, academic positions require teaching skills as well.
Teaching skills should be developed as soon as possible, under the guidance of a supervisor.
This module is the second step in developing teaching skills. In your second year, you participate in the teaching programme of the Faculty through the Teaching Assistance 2 course. Generally, this means that you will assist in one of the courses in the BA or MA programme, while the teacher of that course will be your supervisor.
Tasks may vary from assisting in the set-up and organisation of the course to the coaching of students, assessing assignments, giving feedback on papers and leading discussions. Apart from this, you may assist in organising seminars, under supervision of one of the staff members of your RMA-track. In the end at least 3 of the course objectives mentioned below should be evaluated by the supervisor using the evaluation form.
Course objectives
Each teaching assistant should acquire teaching skills. At least 3 of the course objectives mentioned below should be met:
Set up and organise a seminar;
Ability to assess and give constructive feedback on student essays;
Ability to coach students in cooperation with staff;
Ability to assess the quality of student assignments according to a prescribed protocol;
Formulate discussion points and lead a discussion.
Timetable
To be discussed with the supervisor.
Mode of instruction
Assisting in a course or seminar within the track, under supervision. Instructions will be given by the supervisor.
Assessment method
The overall teaching skills will be evaluated and graded by the supervisor on the basis of the overall performance with the use of this evaluation form.
Registration
Registration for the course is not necessary.
Contact
For more information, please contact your RMA track supervisor.