The best approach you can take to your role as a teaching assistant or instructor is to understand well your responsibilities and the general principles of ethical and conscientious teaching.

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TA Roles and Responsibilities

You may fill a variety of instructional roles at UNL. Learn about the duties of common GTA assignments.

How to Get the Most out of Being a TA

The experience of planning, leading, and assessing the learning experiences of others is an important element of your overall professional development. Take advantage of this significant opportunity.

Fairness in the Classroom

You will simultaneously fulfill roles as advisor, evaluator, exam proctor, authority figure, and peer. The sometimes conflicting demands have the potential to create conflict or raise allegations of unfair treatment.

Ethical Considerations

Wherein we identify some critical ethical principles, and some examples of how to apply them.

Ensuring Student Privacy

Federal law provides for the confidentiality of student records. We provide policies and best practices.

Creating a Safe Learning Environment

To do your job well, you must be sensitive to the varied backgrounds and needs of all of your students.