The Stay TA Ready, or STAR, certificate training course provides additional training for graduate students who want to be strong instructors and excellent teaching assistants. Students will have the academic year (Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters) to attend workshops and complete the corresponding assignments in the following STAR categories:

• Category 1 Mastering Discipline-Focused Classroom Presence & Support: held in weeks 3, 5, and 7, focus on key teaching strategies for STEM or CHASS courses.
• Category 2 Strong Communication with Students: hone in on written and verbal communication skills to increase effective communication with students.
• Category 3 Student Engagement Techniques: engagement strategies to increase student participation and learning.
• Category 4 Preparing to Lead a Lab or Discussion: how to plan strong lab or discussion sections that increase student learning and help the course go smoothly.
• Category 5 Reflective Teaching: learn to document the effectiveness of their teaching by reflecting on their teaching and document evidence of their teaching strengths.

Throughout weeks 2-8 of the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters, we will facilitate both virtual and in-person workshops for each category. You can find our workshop list linked here!

You can self-enroll in the certificate course using this link: https://elearn.ucr.edu/enroll/PKBY3H