In Praise of Teaching Assistants

Teaching assistants (TAs) are an indispensable part of the dynamics and economics of higher education today. Without their dedication, patience, and knowledge, most college and university programs—especially highly technical ones like marine science departments—would grind to a halt. Their enthusias...

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Published in:Oceanography (Washington, D.C.) D.C.), 2011-09, Vol.24 (3), p.309-309
Main Author: GARRISON, TOM
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Colleges
Graduate students
Oceanography
Teachers
Teaching assistants
THE OCEANOGRAPHY CLASSROOM
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Summary:Teaching assistants (TAs) are an indispensable part of the dynamics and economics of higher education today. Without their dedication, patience, and knowledge, most college and university programs—especially highly technical ones like marine science departments—would grind to a halt. Their enthusiastic presence helps make our department the lively, hard-working, and generally joyful place it is.
ISSN:1042-8275
2377-617X
DOI:10.5670/oceanog.2011.85