Teaching Resources

Instructional Services Provided by UCSB

Teaching Assistant Programs Provided for all UCSB TA’s

  • TA Handbook: Includes tips on teaching, campus resources for teaching, referral guide for distressed students, how to deal with cheating and more.
  • International TA Handbook
  • Teaching Tips: Effective questioning, recommendations for first time TA’s, encouraging participation in the classroom and more.
  • TA Instructional Grants: For TA’s who develop materials or procedures, which will improve the quality of instruction in undergraduate courses and to provide applicants with experience with developing those materials or procedures.
  • Taping and Consultation for TA’s, Teaching Associates, and Faculty: You can schedule your videotaping and consultation here, plus there is more information on how to use this service.
  • TA Departmental Training Grants
  • Developing a Teaching Portfolio

Instructional Technology

Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS)

"UCSB Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS) offers a wide range of tutorial and academic skills programs designed to assist students in attaining mastery of their university course material. CLAS has a strong student-centered orientation. The majority of tutors and counselors working at CLAS are themselves students who excel in one or more academic disciplines, and who enjoy helping and mentoring others."