The ITA training course helps non-native English speaking TAs to improve their oral communication and classroom teaching skills.
The course focuses on three areas essential to good teaching.
- Teaching and Presentation Skills: Digitally recorded teaching presentations, tutorials, and peer feedback.
- Communication Skills: Practice ways to improve your classroom communication skills.
- Cultural Background: Discussion of the TA’s role, undergraduates’ expectations of a TA, and the unique aspects of the US educational system.
2025 ITA COURSE DATES
- Spring Semester: February 3 – April 20
- Fall Semester: September 15 – November 23
If you have questions, please contact askesl@english.wisc.edu.
Why ITA?
All international TAs who want to improve their teaching skills should take the ITA course. It will prepare you to better interact with your students and improve your ability to help them learn.

How to Register ESL 370?
Enroll in ESL 370: International Teaching Assistant Training the same way you enroll in your other classes. There are no credits or fees for this course in Fall/Spring semester.