UCLA ARCH&UD 495 (2022, 2023)

TEACHING ARCHITECTURE

Seminar, three hours. Offers guidance and support to first-time teaching assistants (TAs) in Department of Architecture and Urban Design. Covers topics which include teaching philosophies, teaching methodologies, assessment/evaluation/grading practices, and professional development specific to academic professions in the field of architecture. Readings and assignments to develop fundamental teaching principles and provide methods with which to design course syllabi and evaluate/gather resources for course content. S/U grading.

AUD 495 is a seminar course that is intended to provide guidance and support to first-time (or potential first-time) Teaching Assistants (TAs) in the Department of Architecture and Urban Design (AUD). This course is required regardless of previous experience as a TA in another department or institution. The course curriculum will help develop the necessary skills for TAs to navigate the unique needs of the diverse student body of AUD. This course will cover topics including teaching philosophies, teaching methodologies, assessment/evaluation/grading practices, facilitating inclusive learning environments, and developing professional practices specific to architecture in academia.