Overview
The Learning Assistant (LA) Program enables student LAs to support the goals of their faculty mentors through peer-to-peer small group facilitation in the classroom. LAs have skills and training in pedagogy that allow them to reflect on classroom learning, make meaning from that reflection, and provide insight and ideas to work collaboratively with faculty to improve outcomes. In this way the program is uniquely different from traditional classroom support.
Talented students are recruited, preparing them for teaching careers. The transformation of courses involves creating environments in which students can interact with one another, engage in collaborative problem solving, and articulate and defend their ideas. The program provides a resource to help faculty implement and sustain pedagogical change in their classrooms.
The Learning Assistant (LA) program is based on the model developed at the University of Colorado - Boulder.
Important Program Dates
Please Note: Learning Assistants provide support to classes in all learning modalities including in person and synchronous/asynchronous virtual classrooms.
November 13, 2020
Spring LA Recruitment Fair
November 13, 2020
Application Process Opens
January 1, 2021
Application Process Closes
January 4 - 18
Interviewing Process
January 18-25
Notifications Mailed Out
Learning Assistant NEWS
July, 2020—Dr. Andrew Ferrante Joins LA Program Committee
Dr. Andrew Ferrante, a visiting lecturer in the School of Physics and Astronomy, has joined the LA Program Committee. We welcome him and look forward to working together to continue to develop this program to the fullest —transforming classroom learning sustaining pedagogical change.
A heartfelt thank you to Dr, Moumita Das for her service on the committee, as she continues to support the LA Program while moving on to help RIT STEM students in other ways.
May, 2020—Congratulations to Our 2020 Learning Assistants
The 2020 Learning Assistant Recognition of Excellence Award
goes to Eva Earnest.
Honorable Mentions:
Kyle Buohl
Morgan Mistysyn
Aleea Wrightstone
We present these with gratitute for outstanding dedication and service as a Learning Assistant.
August, 2019—LA Program on RIT Intersections
LISTEN to the podcast with Dr. Dina Newman, faculty LA mentor and recent graduate and Learning Assistant, Gretchen Horst.
ourses that have been supported by the LA Program:
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Life Sciences |
Physics & Astronomy |
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Applications of GIS |
College Physics I & II |
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Cellular & Molecular Biology |
University Astronomy |
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Concepts of Environmental Science |
University Physics I & II |
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Environmental Science Field Skills |
Experiments in Modern Physics |
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General Biology I & II |
College of Applied Science & Technology |
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General Organic Biochemistry I |
DC Circuits |
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Genetics |
Electronics Measurements |
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Introduction to Biology I & II |
Engineering Communication & Tolerancing |
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Introduction to Bioinformatics |
Fundamentals of Engineering |
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Introduction to Microbiology |
Mechanical Dynamics |
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Soil Science |
Principles of Statics |
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Mathematics |
Other |
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Boundary Value Problems |
Sign Mime |
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College Algebra |
University Writing |
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Complex Variables |
Metacognitive Approaches to Scientific Inquiry |
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Mathematical Modeling |
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Multivariable Calculus & Differential Equations |
NTID |
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Precalculus |
American Sign Language |
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Interpreting I & II |
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Chemistry & Material Sciences |
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General and Analytical Chemistry I & II |
Questions?
Emily Mehlman
LA Program Coordinator