This semester’s Teaching Assistant (TA) Orientation & Experience Sharing Session features three veteran TAs hosting interactive discussions across three physical venues. We cordially invite first-time TAs who serve on discussion and exercise sessions, and any TAs looking to enhance their teaching skills, to sign up!
Registration Guidelines:
- Participation is required for first-time TAs supported the Center for Teaching and Learning Development (CTLD) and the Center for General Education (including TAs for discussion sessions, exercise sessions, practical sessions, and core general educations courses).
- When registering, please select two rooms of interest. Assignments will be made based on registration timestamps and your indicated preference.
- Due to venue size constraints, priority will be given to first-time TAs from the CTLD and the Center for General Education if the event reaches capacity. Confirmation of your registration status will be sent three business days prior to the event.
Registration Link: https://moltke.nccu.edu.tw/Registration/registration.do?action=conferenceInfo&conferenceID=X26034
Session Introduction
Room A: Mr. Hong, Chwei-Hwa (Ph.D. student in the Dept. of Sociology; 5-time recipient of the Excellent Teaching Assistant Award)
Since the 2016 academic year, Mr. Hong served as a teaching assistant for “Sociology,” a required freshman course in the Department of Sociology. “Sociology” is not only a core professional course but also the primary gateway into the field. Students knocking on this door for the first time are often overwhelmed by the pressure of the coursework, leading them to wonder if they have “come to the wrong place.”
As TAs for professional courses, how can we assist students in mastering subject-specific knowledge? How can we sustain their passion and interest while helping them apply this knowledge to their daily lives? How can we map out the curriculum so students understand the learning context and their own academic positioning? More importantly, in an information-based society, how do we prevent students from becoming mere “tools” of technology? How do we maintain the “humanity” of learning through questioning, discussion, interaction, and even frustration?
I would like to invite the participants to discuss these issues in a relaxed setting. In my session, I will share my teaching experiences and open the floor for participants to ask questions, engage in discussion, or even demonstrate their own teaching techniques.
In fact, my past experiences may not suffice to provide definitive answers to the challenges faced by the new generation. In this regard, let’s view this session as an extension of the university classroom—a place where we aim to generate new ideas through collaborative discussions.
Room B: Ms. Cheng, Wei-Ju (Ph.D. student in the Dept. of Law; 2-time recipient of the Excellent Teaching Assistant Award)
Who says law has to be dry? Who says theory has to be abstract?
I am here to break the disciplinary walls by combining legal logic, philosophical depth, and marketing creativity.
In this session, I will focus on the three aspects: precise translation, dialectical guidance, and innovative practice. Join me to uncover the underlying logic of cross-disciplinary logic instruction. Let’s transform your teaching from “just enough” to “outstanding”!
Room C: Mr. Hsu, Lo-Cheng (Second-year MA student in the Dept. of Accounting; 2-time recipient of the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award)
Mr. Hsu previously served as a teaching assistant for “Fundamental Accounting,” a core professional course in the College of Commerce. His teaching approach followed a dual-track method—combing conceptual foundation with problem-solving—designed to help students apply their accounting knowledge.
In this session, I will engage with first-time or less-experienced TAs to discuss the transition from “learner” to “instructor.” I will share the specific tools and strategies I implemented, proving a roadmap for new TAs to quickly master the teaching methods required for “practice-based” courses.