Assessment Template For Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers.
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

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Popular Job Roles
Graduate AssistantGraduate FellowGraduate Research AssistantGraduate StudentGraduate Student Instructor (GSI)Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)Research Assistant (RA)Teaching Assistant (TA)Teaching Fellow

Occupation-Specific

Technology Skills
Word processing software
Questions25
Time Limit20 min

Tasks

  • Teach undergraduate-level courses.
  • Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers, and record grades.
  • Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections.
  • Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites.
  • Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports.

Technology Skills

Word processing software

Collaborative editing software, Google Docs, Microsoft Word

Computer based training software

Blackboard Learn, Course management system software, Learning management system LMS, Sakai CLE

Electronic mail software

Email software, Microsoft Outlook

Analytical or scientific software

IBM SPSS Statistics, SAS statistical software

Data base user interface and query software

Structured query language SQL

Worker Requirements

Technology Skills
Word processing software
Questions25
Time Limit20 min
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Questions20
Time Limit15 min
Knowledge
English Language
Questions30
Time Limit20 min

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Instructing

Teaching others how to do something.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Knowledge

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Worker Characteristics

Technology Skills
Word processing software
Questions25
Time Limit20 min
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Questions20
Time Limit15 min
Knowledge
English Language
Questions30
Time Limit20 min
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Questions20
Time Limit20 min
Interests
Social
Questions20
Time Limit15 min
Work Values
Achievement
Questions25
Time Limit15 min
Work Styles
Integrity
Questions25
Time Limit20 min

Abilities

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Speech Clarity

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Written Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Interests

Social

Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

Conventional

Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Independence

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Support

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Work Styles

Integrity

Job requires being honest and ethical.

Dependability

Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Attention to Detail

Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Concern for Others

Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

Self-Control

Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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