teachingadvice

Learn the Names of the Students (take a digital photo)
Follow the instructions of the Professor who has hired you (if you care about recommendations and working for them again!!)
When it comes time to grade, make a list of criteria and assign points; refer to this as you grade each paper, exam, drawing, etc.
Set a chunk of time to grade (like a whole day or 2 days) as soon as you can upon receiving the papers, exams, etc.)
Try to grade all of the papers on the same day, or 2 days in a row. I find that you need to see them all within a similar timeframe because your "mood" may change; as you grade you may revise your opinions of earlier work that you have already graded.
If you are grading artwork, put all the work into 3 piles first, based on your initial impression -- good, average, below average
Look at the TA as a great opportunity to learn and to practice your communication and education skills, as well as to learn new material.
Keep track of your time, and if you are putting in more than 20h/week, find a way to cut back. Your first priority is to get through the DANM graduate program!!

I found this link on Margaretha Haughwout's wiki page -- it is very inspirational:http://www.cynical-c.com/?p=8531

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