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GS Form8A Graduate Teaching Assistant Evaluation Form 2025

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The document is a Graduate Teaching Assistant Evaluation Form (GS Form# 8A) used to assess the performance of Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) each semester. It outlines the qualifications required for GTAs, evaluation criteria, and a scoring system to rate their effectiveness in various teaching aspects. The form includes sections for comments, suggestions for improvement, and an action plan if deficiencies are noted.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the GS Form8A in the editor.
Begin by entering the College/Department name at the top of the form. This identifies where the evaluation is taking place.
Fill in the GTA Student Name field with the name of the Graduate Teaching Assistant being evaluated.
List the courses taught by the GTA in the designated section, ensuring clarity for evaluators.
Rate each criterion on a scale from 0 to 10, providing scores based on your assessment of their performance in areas such as preparation, communication, and interactions with students.
If necessary, provide suggestions for improvement in the space provided next to each criterion.
Select an overall assessment of teaching effectiveness by marking Excellent, Satisfactory, or Unsatisfactory.
Add any additional comments that may help clarify your evaluation.
Complete the Action Plan section if there are deficiencies noted during evaluation.
Finally, ensure all signatures are added where required and include the date of review with the student.

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Is being a graduate assistant worth it?

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

What is the highest level for a teaching assistant?

Graduate assistants must carry a minimum of six graduate credit hours in each of the fall and spring semesters this is in addition to any undergraduate deficiency courses.

What is the difference between a teaching assistant and a graduate teaching assistant?

Graduate Teaching Assistant Assist faculty members with classroom instruction, exams, record keeping, and other miscellaneous projects. Tutor or mentor students. Perform laboratory research. Clean labs and set up or remove specimens. Obtain materials needed for classes, including texts and other materials.

Who can be a graduate teaching assistant?

How to become a graduate assistant Enrol in a graduate programme. Maintain strong academic performance. Develop relevant skills and experience. Apply for graduate assistant positions. Organisational skills. Communication skills. Research skills. Research assistant.

What are the responsibilities of a graduate teaching assistant?

What does it take to become a Graduate Teaching Assistant? A 2:1 or a 1st degree in your specialist subject. A strong academic background (A-Levels GCSEs) Passionate about education. A genuine interest in a teaching career/career in education. Enthusiastic and empathetic mindset. Inspiring personality.

What is the difference between a teaching assistant and a graduate assistant?

Graduate assistants perform a variety of duties from teaching undergraduate classes to grading papers, to conducting research in laboratories. Teaching assistants receive special teaching-skills training through the Graduate School.