Welcome to the TA Mentorship webpage for teaching assistants in Sociology & Anthropology at Carleton University.
TA Mentor
Who is Jordan Fairbairn?
Jordan is a PhD Student in Sociology. This is her first year as a TA Mentor.
Hello Sociology & Anthropology Teaching Assistants!
I am very excited to be the 2011 – 2012 TA Mentor. The program is designed to provide you with the support and skills you need to succeed as a teaching assistant at Carleton. As a TA mentor, I am a general resource for TAing at Carleton and I would like to encourage everyone, especially first-time TAs, to talk with me one-on-one for any questions, advice, or concerns you may have. Throughout the year, I will also be working to set up course-specific mentoring between new and experienced TAs, facilitating peer observations, and providing workshops.
Workshops will be offered on topics such as:
- marking assignments and exams,
- facilitating discussion groups,
- career development, and
- how to prepare a guest lecture.
The Mentor program also brings teaching assistants together through socials and other events. I hope to you see you there!
Jordan Fairbairn
TA Mentor
Contact Information:
- Department of Sociology and Anthropology
- Office Hours: Wednesday 12 – 2pm, Loeb A711
- soc&anthroTAMentor@carleton.ca
- Observer: Attend a “Conducting Peer Observation” session with Jordan or the EDC
- Both: Sign-up via google doc here
- Observed TA: Complete this form 1 week before your observation (These resources can help: 1 & 2)
- Observer TA:
