ITA PROGRAM

NOTE:  This program is designed for all international Teaching Assistants (ITA) new to teaching at OU in the Fall Semester 2007.

This program is designed for all international TA's who are new to teaching at OU, including those who have worked as TA's at other universities in the USA.  It will provide you with knowledge and skills that will help you meet the challenges and cultural norms at the University of Oklahoma's educational system.  This training workshop is only offered in August each year. 

Areas we will explore:

• Managing Cultural Differences.  We will examine cultural differences and assist you in dealing effectively with such differences.
• Adapting to OU Classes. We will explore ways to successfully manage your role as teachers of American students.

The workshop activities will include lectures, group discussions and videotaped practices.

Here is a copy of the Tentative 2007 Schedule.

Parking is FREE during Intersession ( July 31 - August 18, 2007) in all Commuter and Multipurpose lots. The closest parking lots to Sarkeys Energy Center are located on the corner of Jenkins Ave. & Brooks Street. On the Northeast corner, there is a small lot behind Rhyne Hall, and on the Southeast corner is a larger lot that is west of the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, the football stadium, and north of Jacobs Field, the track venue. ASP AVE. Parking Facility has commuter parking on the 2nd floor and above - be sure and watch the signs for instructions. For additional information on parking, please call Parking & Transit Services at 405-325-3311 or check their web site at: http://www.ou.edu/parking/.

Arrangements for English proficiency testing should be made with English Assessment Programs as soon as possible.  If you have not already passed the required tests, arrangements can be made that will not interfere with the training.  The tests are given at the English Assessment Program Office, 201 Robertson Hall.  For more information about OU's language requirements and testing, contact the English Assessment Program Office at (405) 325-1838 or through their web site at http://gradweb.ou.edu/EAP/.