Set Up Your Teaching Team
🎯 Start with Your Course Goals
Define what you want students to learn. Then think about how your teaching team— preceptors (undergraduate TAs)—can help support those goals.
âś… Set Team Goals
Choose 1–3 simple goals your team can focus on—like boosting engagement, offering support, or leading small group activities. This gives everyone a clear purpose.
🙋‍♀️ Choose the Right Student Preceptors
Think about the skills and qualities you need—strong communicators, dependable, and motivated students.
đź“‹ Define Preceptor Roles
Be clear and start small. Preceptors can:
- Lead or assist in class discussions
- Host study groups or review sessions
- Organize activities
- Help with media or content
- Support tutoring or service learning
Make Preceptors Visible
Introduce them in your syllabus, D2L, and during class so students see them as a trusted resource.
Stay Flexible
Leave room for new ideas—some of the best contributions will come from your team throughout the semester.
Bonus Tip:
Consider how to build relationships within your teaching team through a team outing, lunch, or other bonding activity!