Promoting Academic Integrity: A Workshop for TAs – Oct. 21, 2024
This session is designed to equip Teaching Assistants (TAs) with practical strategies for fostering a culture of honesty and fairness in their labs, studios, and tutorials. Drawing on insights from a series of recent focus groups with TAs at the institution, this session will address common challenges faced by TAs regarding academic integrity. You will explore why students might engage in academic misconduct, learn to identify common types of violations, and develop effective methods for detecting and addressing issues, including the unauthorized use of Generative AI (GenAI). The workshop will also guide you in navigating institutional support and provide strategies to help students understand and uphold the expectations of academic integrity. By the end of the session, you will be better prepared to support students in overcoming common challenges and directing them toward valuable resources.
Session Learning Outcomes
– Develop a comprehensive understanding of the principles of academic integrity at York University.
– Explore the common challenges TAs face regarding academic integrity and discover effective strategies to navigate them.
– Apply best practices for identifying, addressing, and preventing academic misconduct.
– Implement strategies to guide and support students in upholding academic integrity.
Facilitators: Ali Demir, Angela Clark, Sophia Belyk
