Your reaction may vary from being eager to take on a new and challenging task to a helpless feeling of being thrown to the wolves. TAs have stomach aches, hands shake, knees feel weak and voices tremble. The first few class meetings set the tone for the remainder of the semester. With this in mind, you should have an organized plan, written down on paper. Know what you intend to say and do before you get in front of the group.
Students appreciate sessions that are organized and have a sense of purpose.
Have course data on the board. Include the course number and name, section number, your name, office number and phone number. Include your home phones number only if you don't mind getting calls there. Tell students about the course. You may feel you don't know much about the course yourself.