innovative teaching

 five methods teaching assistants could use to enhance their abilities to teach innovatively:

1. Ask your students how they learn best. They are the experts on their own learning and therefore are valuable sources of information.
2. Listen to your students. Ask for their feedback on your teaching. Then, incorporate it. By doing so, you will be engaging your student in an innovative way.
3. Take advantage of working in a team. Innovation is not a solitary venture. Use your TA network to brainstorm new ideas and learn what innovative practices are working for your peers.
4. Use the EDC to capitalize on the opportunity to learn more about teaching pedagogy and use that knowledge to fuel your innovative practices.
5. Have fun and be creative! Do not be afraid to take risks and try new things. Learn from your own teaching, if it does not work the first time, adjust and try again!

In conclusion, teaching innovatively does not require that you reinvent the wheel. By committing to listening to your students, providing opportunities for real-life learning, fostering creativity and making the material meaningful to them, you will achieve the implementation of innovative practices in your classrooms.