Apply now to be a peer TA for ENVIR 100 for winter quarter

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Interested in Teaching? Love Environmental Studies?

ENVIR 100 is now accepting peer TA applications for Winter Quarter!!!

POSITION DETAILS:

Program on the Environment seeks three enthusiastic undergraduate students to work as peer TAs in Environmental Studies 100: Interdisciplinary Foundations. This is an exceptional opportunity!  Peer TAs are mentored by faculty, lead their own discussion section, get great teaching experience, and earn credit towards their degree. This opportunity is especially valuable for students interested in environmental education or applying to graduate school.

The total time commitment is approximately 15 hours per week. As a Peer TA, you are responsible for attending the lecture for ENVIR 100 (3 hours per week), attending a weekly instructor meeting (approximately 1 hour per week), and leading one discussion section (2 hours per week). Additional tasks include: preparing for your discussion section; meeting with students during office hours; providing extra help or leading review sessions; and grading.

Peer TAs will earn academic credit (1-5 credits, variable, of ENVIR 498, graded). 

  • Course Instructors:  Kristi Straus (PoE) and Jason Scullion (PoE)
  • Lecture Schedule:MWF 9:30-10:20

 

  • Discussion Sections: T or TH, various times

APPLICATION LOGISTICS:

To apply, please submit the following:

  1. Resume
  2. Unofficial copy of your UW transcript (transfer transcripts not necessary)
  3. Brief statement of intent answering the following questions (no longer than 2 pages):
    1. Why are you interested in being a peer TA for ENVIR 100?
    2. What unique abilities or experiences would you bring to this position?
    3. How does your knowledge of or experience with teaching or environmental studies qualify you to be a peer T.A.?

Paper applications can be submitted to the PoE advisers in ACC 012. Electronic materials may be submitted via e-mail to jkob@uw.edu.

Positions are open until filled. All applications submitted by Friday, November 1st at 5:00 PM will receive full consideration.

*Priority will be given to students who meet the following requirements:

  1. Completion or current registration in BIOL 492: Teaching of Biology
  2. Completion of ENVIR 100 with a minimum grade of 3.0
  3. Environmental Studies (Program on the Environment) majors or minors
  4. At least Junior level standing

**Credits earned for being a peer TA can be applied to one of the following requirements for the major in Environmental Studies:

  • Policy and Decision-making perspectives
  • Departmental Honors requirement of ENVIR 497/498 (substitutes for both requirements)

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Unique and Exciting Opportunity to Serve as Peer Instructor with Program on the Environment and UW International Educational Outreach

Only a few more positions remain available to upper-level undergraduate students from diverse program to assist as Peer Instructors with students from Japan (Keio University) from August 1st-21st. The course, “Humans and the Environment in the Pacific Northwest,” will expose the visiting students to topics ranging from forest ecology and water to green building and urban food sustainability. Peer Instructors will assist in leading activities (including field trips to places like Mt. Rainier, the Cascade Mountains, and the Bullitt Center and activities like hiking and canoeing) as well as in mentoring students on topic-based research projects. Students need to be available at least part-time and preferably full-time during the course period.

Benefits include:

·         Fun field trips and learning.

·         Potential T.A. course credit or capstone credits.

·         Enhancement of resume-building skills including teaching, facilitating, and project management.

·         Practice communicating with international students and development of friendships with Japanese youth.

·         Training and mentoring from course instructor.

Comment from previous Peer Instructor:

“Not only do I now have the capability of teaching a class of non-native English speaking students, but I have an increased competence in working with a large teaching team and coordinating events amongst multiple parties to ensure the efficacy of lesson plans and safety of field trips. The Keio program gave me a taste of what I want to do and what I will always incorporate into my life…I am so proud to have been part of something so wonderful.”

Positions will be filled on a rolling basis in spring quarter 2012. Some experience in environmental studies and/or Japanese studies is preferred, but not required.

Please email course Instructor Megan Horst ASAP at horstm@uw.edu to be considered.

** A get-to-know you session for TAs will happen soon! Keep your eyes posted for more info!

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Unique and Exciting Opportunity to Serve as Peer Instructor with Program on the Environment and UW International Educational Outreach

Eight upper-level undergraduate students from diverse programs are sought to assist as Peer Instructors with students from Japan (Keio University) from August 1st-21st. The course, “Humans and the Environment in the Pacific Northwest,” will expose the visiting students to topics ranging from forest ecology and water to green building and urban food sustainability. Peer Instructors will assist in leading activities (including field trips to places like Mt. Rainier, the Cascade Mountains, and the Bullitt Center and activities like hiking and canoeing) as well as in mentoring students on topic-based research projects. Students need to be available at least part-time and preferably full-time during the course period.

Benefits include:

·         Fun field trips and learning.

·         Potential T.A. course credit or capstone credits.

·         Enhancement of resume-building skills including     teaching, facilitating, and project management.

·         Practice communicating with international students and development of friendships with Japanese youth.

·         Training and mentoring from course instructor.

Comment from previous Peer Instructor:

“Not only do I now have the capability of teaching a class of non-native English speaking students, but I have an increased competence in working with a large teaching team and coordinating events amongst multiple parties to ensure the efficacy of lesson plans and safety of field trips. The Keio program gave me a taste of what I want to do and what I will always incorporate into my life…I am so proud to have been part of something so wonderful.”

Positions will be filled on a rolling basis in spring quarter 2013. Some experience in environmental studies and/or Japanese studies is preferred, but not required. Please email course Instructor Megan Horst ASAP at horstm@uw.edu to be considered.

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Unique and Exciting Opportunity to Serve as Peer Instructor with Program on the Environment and UW International Educational Outreach

Eight upper-level undergraduate students from diverse programs are sought to assist as Peer Instructors with students from Japan (Keio University) from August 1st-21st. The course, “Humans and the Environment in the Pacific Northwest,” will expose the visiting students to topics ranging from forest ecology and water to green building and urban food sustainability. Peer Instructors will assist in leading activities (including field trips to places like Mt. Rainier, the Cascade Mountains, and the Bullitt Center and activities like hiking and canoeing) as well as in mentoring students on topic-based research projects. Students need to be available at least part-time and preferably full-time during the course period.

Benefits include:

·         Fun field trips and learning.

·         Potential T.A. course credit or capstone credits.

·         Enhancement of resume-building skills including teaching, facilitating, and project management.

·         Practice communicating with international students and development of friendships with Japanese youth.

·         Training and mentoring from course instructor.

Comment from previous Peer Instructor:

“Not only do I now have the capability of teaching a class of non-native English speaking students, but I have an increased competence in working with a large teaching team and coordinating events amongst multiple parties to ensure the efficacy of lesson plans and safety of field trips. The Keio program gave me a taste of what I want to do and what I will always incorporate into my life…I am so proud to have been part of something so wonderful.”

Positions will be filled on a rolling basis in spring quarter 2012. Some experience in environmental studies and/or Japanese studies is preferred, but not required.
Please email course Instructor Megan Horst ASAP at horstm@uw.edu to be considered.

[internship] Apply to be a Peer TA for ENVIR 100 for winter 2013

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Peer TA for Environmental Studies 100: Interdisciplinary Foundations

The Program on the Environment is currently accepting applications for 3 peer TA positions for the winter quarter 2013 offering of ENVIR 100: Environmental Studies 100: Interdisciplinary Foundations. Peer TAs are registered undergraduate students with superior qualifications, who are trained in teaching skills, and serve in the same capacity as graduate student TAs. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience while still completing your undergraduate degree. This would be especially valuable to students interested in environmental education or for students interested in applying to graduate school.

The total time commitment is anticipated to be approximately 15 hours per week. As a Peer TA, you will be responsible for attending the lecture for ENVIR 100 (3 hours per week), attending a weekly instructor meeting (approximately 1 hour per week), and managing one discussion section (2 hours per week). Additional tasks include: preparation for your discussion section; meeting with students during office hours, extra help or review sessions; and grading.

Peer TAs will earn academic credit (1-5 credits, variable, of ENVIR 498, graded).

Course Information

Course Number and Name:  ENVIR 100: Environmental Studies: Interdisciplinary Foundations

Quarter Offered:  Winter 2013

Instructors:  Beth Wheat (PoE), Karen Litfin (Political Science)

Course Schedule:

Winter 2013

Lecture:  TTH 10:00-11:20                 

Discussion Sections: TH or F various times

Priority will be given to students who meet the following requirements:

1.       Completion or current registration in BIOL 492: Teaching of Biology

2.       Completion of ENVIR 100 with a minimum grade of 3.0

3.       Environmental Studies (Program on the Environment) majors or minors

4.       At least Junior level standing.

Credits earned for being a peer TA can be applied to one of the following requirements for the major in Environmental Studies:

·         Policy and Decision-making perspectives

·         Departmental Honors requirement of ENVIR 497/498 (substitutes for both requirements)

To apply, please submit the following:

1.       Resume

2.       Unofficial copy of your UW transcript (transfer transcripts not necessary)

3.       Statement of intent answering the following questions (no longer than 2 pages):

a.       What is your interest in being a peer TA for ENVIR 100?

b.      What kinds of unique abilities or experiences would you bring to this position?

c.       How does your knowledge of or experience with teaching or environmental studies qualify you to be a peer T.A.?

Paper applications can be submitted to the PoE advisers in ACC 012. Electronic materials may be submitted via e-mail to jkob@uw.edu.

Applications will be considered as they are submitted. For priority consideration, please submit your materials no later than 11/16/2012.

[internship] Apply to be a Peer TA for ENVIR 100 for autumn 2012

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Peer TA for Environmental Studies 100: Interdisciplinary Foundations

The Program on the Environment is currently accepting applications for 3 peer TA positions for the autumn quarter 2012 offering of ENVIR 100: Environmental Studies 100: Interdisciplinary Foundations. Peer TAs are registered undergraduate students with superior qualifications, who are trained in teaching skills, and serve in the same capacity as graduate student TAs. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience while still completing your undergraduate degree. This would be especially valuable to students interested in environmental education or for students interested in applying to graduate school.

The total time commitment is anticipated to be approximately 15 hours per week. As a Peer TA, you will be responsible for attending the lecture for ENVIR 100 (3 hours per week), attending a weekly instructor meeting (approximately 1 hour per week), and managing one discussion section (2 hours per week). Additional tasks include: preparation for your discussion section; meeting with students during office hours, extra help or review sessions; and grading. 

Peer TAs will earn academic credit (1-5 credits, variable, of ENVIR 498, graded).

Course Information:

Course Number and Name:  ENVIR 100: Environmental Studies: Interdisciplinary Foundations Quarter Offered:  Autumn 2012

Instructors:  Beth Wheat + 1 TBD

Course Schedule: 

Autumn 2012

Lecture:  MWF 9:30-10:20 

Discussion Sections: T or TH various times

Priority will be given to students who meet the following requirements:

1. Completion or current registration in BIOL 492: Teaching of Biology

2. Completion of ENVIR 100 with a minimum grade of 3.0

3. Environmental Studies (Program on the Environment) majors or minors

4. At least Junior level standing.

Credits earned for being a peer TA can be applied to one of the following requirements for the major in Environmental Studies:

• Policy and Decision-making perspectives

• Departmental Honors requirement of ENVIR 497/498 (substitutes for both requirements)

To apply, please submit the following:

1. Resume

2. Unofficial copy of your UW transcript (transfer transcripts not necessary)

3. Statement of intent answering the following questions (no longer than 2 pages):

a. What is your interest in being a peer TA for ENVIR 100?

b. What kinds of unique abilities or experiences would you bring to this position?

c. How does your knowledge of or experience with teaching or environmental studies qualify you to be a peer T.A.?

Paper applications can be submitted to the PoE advisers in ACC 012. Electronic materials may be submitted via e-mail to jkob@uw.edu.

Applications will be considered as they are submitted. For priority consideration, please submit your materials no later than 05/02/2012.

Apply to be a Peer TA for ENVIR 100 in spring 2012!

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The Program on the Environment is currently accepting applications for 3 peer TA positions for the spring  quarter 2012 offering of ENVIR 100: Environmental Studies 100: Interdisciplinary Foundations. Peer TAs are registered undergraduate students with superior qualifications, who are trained in teaching skills, and serve in the same capacity as graduate student TAs. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience while still completing your undergraduate degree. This would be especially valuable to students interested in environmental education or for students interested in applying to graduate school.

The total time commitment is anticipated to be approximately 15 hours per week. As a Peer TA, you will be responsible for attending the lecture for ENVIR 100 (3 hours per week), attending a weekly instructor meeting (approximately 1 hour per week), and managing one discussion section (2 hours per week). Additional tasks include: preparation for your discussion section; meeting with students during office hours, extra help or review sessions; and grading.

Peer TAs will earn academic credit (1-5 credits, variable, of ENVIR 498, graded).

Course Information:

Course Number and Name:  ENVIR 100: Environmental Studies: Interdisciplinary Foundations

Quarter Offered:  Spring 2012

Instructors:  Peter Kahn, Psychology, and Kristi Straus, Program on the Environment

Course Website: https://catalyst.uw.edu/workspace/kmstraus/18818/110398

Course Schedule:

Spring 2012
Lecture:  TTh 12:30 – 1:50 (Kane 210)
Discussion Sections: TH or F (various times)

Priority will be given to students who meet the following requirements:

1.       Completion or current registration in BIOL 492: Teaching of Biology
2.       Completion of ENVIR 100 with a minimum grade of 3.0
3.       Environmental Studies (Program on the Environment) majors or minors
4.       At least Junior level standing.

Credits earned for being a peer TA can be applied to one of the following requirements for the major in Environmental Studies:
·         Policy and Decision-making perspectives
·         Departmental Honors requirement of ENVIR 497/498 (substitutes for both requirements)

To apply, please submit the following:
1.       Resume
2.       Unofficial copy of your UW transcript (transfer transcripts not necessary)
3.       Statement of intent answering the following questions (no longer than 2 pages):

a.       What is your interest in being a peer TA for ENVIR 100?
b.      What kinds of unique abilities or experiences would you bring to this position?
c.       How does your knowledge of or experience with teaching or environmental studies qualify you to be a peer T.A.?

Paper applications can be submitted to the PoE advisers in ACC 012. Electronic materials may be submitted via e-mail to jkob@uw.edu.

Applications will be considered as they are submitted. For priority consideration, please submit your materials no later than 02/03/2012.

[internship] Peer TA Interview

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Marie Curatolo - Peer TA in ENVIR 100
Marie Curatolo – Peer TA in ENVIR 100

Recently I emailed our Peer TAs to learn more about their work as Teaching Assistants leading their own sections in ENVIR 100. This is Marie Curatolo’s response is after the jump.

All PoE students should pay attention to this unique program! It is really great experience for students on resumes, as a prospective graduate student, or heading into education! You can even get 1-5 credits of ENVIR 498 for being a peer TA!

Learn how to apply for Autumn 2011 ENVIR 100 here. 


What has been the best part of being a Peer TA?

Throughout my studies at UW, I have frequently encountered the role of education as something profoundly influential in the environmental field. Being a part of it firsthand has been humbling and rewarding. It challenges me to take action in guiding the acquisition of knowledge for others, the effects and applications of which are unlimited. Being a Peer TA has also allowed me to be closer and more involved in the Program on the Environment. The opportunity to work closely with professors, students, and other TAs has led to a cohesion and inclusiveness that is often unfelt in the broad and interdisciplinary program.

Do you suggest that other PoE students should be Peer TAs? What kinds of students should apply?

I highly recommend it! Revisiting the core concepts of Environmental Studies 100 gave me a much stronger understanding of them, a lot of which came from having to teach material. Teaching solidifies knowledge in a way that any other form of studying cannot. It is a great way to strengthen the foundation of any environmental education experience. Students who should apply are those who take a great interest in affecting the way others view the environment. The ideal candidate should be very comfortable with a lot of written and oral communication, be willing and able to provide a lot of assistance, and be very organized.

Do you feel like a part of the teaching team?

Yes. I get to do a lot of behind-the-scenes operation. I also contribute to assignments and exams and have a great deal of responsibility placed on me personally. Being a part of a team is valuable as a resource for ideas, collaboration, and support. Each person contributes and each benefits from the others.

How has this experience been useful to you?

This experience has not only built upon my personal knowledge of the environment, but it has done so uniquely by challenging me to reconsider, re-explain, and communicate my thoughts. It has been a great source of insight as to how environmental education works. This comes with all of the associated highs and lows. Perhaps the most valuable use I have for this experience is the relationships I have developed with the rest of the teaching team. It has taught me about effective collaborative action by letting me get involved in it.

How are you as a Peer TA different than TAs in classes you take?

I try to emulate the best TAs I have had in other classes, and I only wish I could say I was as good as the best, most experienced TAs. Having little teaching experience prior to this class was something that initially scared me, but became less of a concern as time passed. The one difference I find that is to my advantage is that I am closer in age to my students and I understand a lot of what they are currently going through. I can better predict their responses to certain aspects of the class and relate to them in ways that graduate TAs cannot.