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TA Training Series - Bridging the Gap: Tools for TAs, GIs, and Postdocs for Teaching Science Clearly and Accessibly

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Fri, Apr 17, 2026

1 PM – 2 PM CDT (GMT-5)

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As a TA, one of your most important roles is helping students grasp complex scientific ideas—without oversimplifying. This workshop offers practical tools for making science more accessible, memorable, and engaging. We’ll explore strategies for defining technical terms clearly, explaining processes step by step, using metaphors and analogies effectively, and incorporating visual or multimodal elements to enhance understanding. Whether you're leading a discussion, grading labs, or answering student questions, this session will help you communicate science with clarity and confidence.
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Rachel Long

Director of TAILS

University of Missouri

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Rachel is the Director of Teaching Assistant Instructional & Language Support (TAILS) for the Graduate School at the University of Missouri. She is passionate about advancing the success of teaching assistants, graduate instructors, and postdoctoral scholars through professional development programming, teaching development resources for supervising faculty, and language assessment and instruction for English learners. She finds it deeply rewarding to help this diverse and dedicated community achieve their academic and career goals.

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