CIDR has collected resources on a wide variety of Teaching Topics, such as:

• Encouraging Students to Be More Active in Class
• First Day of Class
• Grading
• Math and Science Teaching Resources
• Teaching College Freshmen

Visit CIDR's Teaching Topics for information on these and other topics related to improving your teaching.

These web resources are designed specifically for international TAs who are interested in improving their spoken English language proficiency:

• Principles and Activities for Improving English Language Fluency
  Tips for working on your English including pronunciation, vocabulary and fluency
• Common Questions for ITAs
  Online listening materials
• Tips for ITAs on Improving English Communication Skills
  Strategies based on research and tips from successful international TAs

• An Introduction to University and College Teaching in the United States
  Office of Instructional Consultation, University of California - Santa Barbara
• ITA Teaching Tips
  Center for Teaching Excellence, University of Illinois
• Teaching in the U.S. Classroom
  Speaking of Teaching 12(2), 2002, the Stanford University Newsletter on Teaching

English Language Programs

To find out about English 102, English for International Teaching Assistants, and other courses offered by UW English Language Programs, contact: 4909 25th Avenue NE, Box 354232 University of Washington Seattle WA 98195 phone: (206) 543-6242

FIUTS: Foundation for International Understanding Through Students

FIUTS is a community non-profit organization to enhance international understanding and promote cultural exchanges between UW internationals and Americans. It has become a place to meet people from around the world as well as from the local community, and to come together in establishing links of friendship and communication.

International Services Office

The International Services Office provides assistance to international students, scholars, and faculty in meeting United States Immigration and Naturalization Service regulations dealing with such matters as maintaining lawful status, extensions of stay, transfers of schools/programs, and working authorizations. The Office also provides a formal orientation to the campus and community for new international students and visiting faculty; advice and counsel for educational, financial, and personal problems; and dissemination of important and timely information through newsletters and workshops. For more information, see http://depts.washington.edu/uwiso/contact.shtml

Language Learning Center

The Language Learning Center works primarily with language teachers and language learners at the UW. They have, however, a rich variety of cultural and language resources that can be used in many contexts.

Testing Center

To find out about arranging to take the SPEAK test, see the SPEAK Test Information Sheet. You can contact the Testing Center at the Office of Educational Assessment 440 Schmitz Hall, Box 355837 University of Washington Seattle WA 98195
phone: (206) 543-1170