Courses for Student Teaching Assistants

We are offering three teacher training courses for Student Teaching Assistants of all departments. They address the different roles of Student Teaching Assistants and the associated tasks.

It is important that Student Teaching Assistants pick the course that matches their teaching tasks. If you are still unsure after reading the course descriptions below, please contact us for counselling.

"Ready, set, go!" A short introduction for Student Teaching Assistants

This is an online course that participants can work through at their own pace. The course addresses the most important competencies that Student Teaching Assistants need, for example reflecting on their teaching role, planning student engagement and monitor the students' learning progress.

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Didactic Basics for Student Teaching Assistants

This course enhances Student Teaching Assistants to develop knowledge, capability and confidence to effectively plan courses and teach exercise classes. Participants get trained to think critically about students’ learning, and they build a valuable peer network with ETH colleagues that can support them in developing their teaching career. When attending "Didactic Basics" 1 ECTS can be earned.

Please note: This course is not offered in HS24. We recommend "Ready, sest? Go!" as the alternative.

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Coaching Students

This course enhances Student Teaching Assistants in their role as student coaches to develop basic knowledge about coaching methodology and the mindset of a coach. Participants develop coaching skills and methods to effectively guide individual students and especially teams of students (working groups) in their working and learning processes. When attending "Coaching Students" 1 ECTS can be earned.

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