Reminder : your first task - Week 4 ( 7 - 13 June)

Task 1 : Reflect on your teaching context by completing the following tasks

Task 1a

Briefly describe your teaching context by identifying factors which characterize teaching and
learning at UWC.(Your narrative should not exceed 500 words).

*Once you have posted your narrative on-line,solicit  input and comments from one colleague ( a TA). Also comment on one other TAs description.

Task 1b

What  principles  guide the teaching of your subject area? Discuss this with your coordinator
and peers. Locate  2- 3 papers demonstrating good teaching practice in your discipline and use them in supporting  the principles  you have identified. Summarize this (should not exceed 500 words).

Task 1c

What is the difference between your roles and responsibilities as a TA and those of a lecturer?

Please make sure these reflections  are uploaded as blog entries by the 13 June 2013. Remember to keep printed copies for your portfolio of evidence.