85-500 Student Teaching Practicum

1 units, Carnegie Mellon University

The Student Teaching Practicum will prepare students to serve as teaching assistants in the department of psychology. As a TA, you are an important part of the learning experience for your fellow students. Accordingly, this course will focus on how to facilitate a productive learning environment in lectures, recitations, and office hours. The course will consist of a mixture of workshops on general teaching topics, as well as regular discussions and check-ins about the current courses you are TAing. Topics will include best practices in pedagogy, leading effective discussions, grading and providing feedback, classroom management, dealing with sensitive topics, etc.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025

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