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The LA Program provides professional development for the LAs through the facilitation of course activities, leading study sessions, and supporting the faculty member in implementing innovative teaching techniques in an active learning classroom.

We are... Peer learning facilitators in classes where active learning happens Not content experts, but have taken the class and know how to be successful Eager to help our peers and enjoy being part of their learning journey Developing interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills Learning to reflect on and assess our own best practices as students

"I feel accomplished seeing students be able to apply the information to examples."

Anonymous LA, Fall '24

LAs participate in a pedagogy course to help prepare them for the active learning classroom. Here are some of the topics that are covered:

• Professionalism, Confidentiality, and Boundary Setting
• Questioning Strategies: Facilitating Discussions and Furthering Learning Through Asking
• Learning Theories: Five Key Theories for How We Learn  
• Motivation: Understanding Mastery versus Performance
• Mindset and Metacognition: Growth Mindset and Thinking about Your Thinking
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Recognizing Biases and Privilege 

LAs meet weekly with their professor to go over what will be covered that week in class.

LAs log their weekly time, up to 8 hours per week, in order to be paid for the important role they play in the active learning classroom.

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