Pedagogy and Professional Development
Authors: Sonali Diddi (Iowa State University) , Hui-Siang Tan (Iowa State University) , Elena Karpova (Iowa State University)
Globalization has contributed to the steadily increasing international student population in the U.S. In 2012, international undergraduate and graduate student enrolment in U.S. educational institutions reached a record high of 228,467 (Open Doors, 2012). This led to an increased employment of graduate students as teaching assistants (Chiang, 2009). Graduate assistantships offered by U.S. universities have been a source of funding for almost 42% of all international graduate students (Open Doors, 2012). International graduate students with teaching assistantships are referred to as international teaching assistants (ITAs) (Gorsuch, 2012). Providing teaching opportunities for ITAs has a number of benefits such as increased programs’ flexibility in offering multiple course sections on demand and providing excellent training opportunities for future educators.
Keywords: International teaching assistants, U.S. classroom
How to Cite: Diddi, S. , Tan, H. & Karpova, E. (2013) “Exploring International Teaching Assistants Experiences in the U.S. Classroom: Implications for Educational Practices and Training”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 70(1).