teaching assistant
Plural
teaching assistants
1
a graduate or undergraduate student who assists a professor or instructor in various tasks related to teaching
A teaching assistant is an individual who helps a teacher or professor with various tasks in the classroom or academic setting. Teaching assistants may support by grading assignments, leading small group discussions, preparing teaching materials, or assisting with classroom management. They are often students themselves, typically in higher education, gaining experience in teaching while helping the instructor with the course. Teaching assistants play a key role in ensuring that the class runs smoothly and that students receive additional support when needed.
- The teaching assistant conducted review sessions to help students prepare for the upcoming exam.
- During lab sessions, the teaching assistant provided guidance and assistance to students as they conducted experiments.
- The teaching assistant graded homework assignments and provided feedback to students to help them improve their understanding of the material.
- In the discussion sections, the teaching assistant facilitated engaging conversations and answered questions to clarify complex topics.
- As a teaching assistant, she held office hours to provide one-on-one support to students who needed extra help with the course material.