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Schreyer Institute programs are for anyone at Penn State who has an instructional role or is preparing for a future one. Our participants are typically faculty, graduate students, and postdocs. Academic administrators, instructional designers, staff members, and undergraduates in instructional roles are also welcome.

Practical Tips for Teaching in a U.S Classroom (Especially for International TAs, but All Are Welcome)
Facilitated by Alia Shalaby, Graduate Instructional Consultant, Jose Sandoval-Llanos, Graduate Instructional Consultant and Meredith Doran, Director of EPPIC and Associate Teaching Professor of Applied Linguistics
Tuesday, 9/23/2025, 10:35 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Via Zoom

Portrait Alia Shalaby

Portrait Jose Sandoval-Llanos

Meredith Doran (Portrait)

International instructors and TAs might sometimes find it challenging to navigate the pedagogical values and practices inherent in U.S. undergraduate education. In this interactive workshop, we'll explore practical strategies that international instructors/TAs can implement.

Registration will close one hour before the workshop begins. Registrants will receive a Zoom link at least 45 minutes before the event begins.

Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
   

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