Advice to New TAs: Teaching Across Cultures, Disciplines, and Projects
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As someone who has served as a teaching assistant (TA) in China and Singapore, I’ve come to see TA work not as grading or logistics, but as the quiet art of helping students learn how to learn. Here are some practical insights for new TAs—especially those working in cross-cultural classrooms, supporting students with little technical background, or facilitating project-based learning.