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LEARNING ASSISTANT PROGRAM

LEARNING ASSISTANT PROGRAM. University of Arkansas Department of Mathematical Sciences. What is the Learning Assistant (LA) Program?.

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LEARNING ASSISTANT PROGRAM

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  1. LEARNING ASSISTANT PROGRAM University of Arkansas Department of Mathematical Sciences

  2. What is the Learning Assistant (LA) Program? The LA program is an exciting program that involves undergraduate/graduate students in teaching and learning while helping them to improve their teaching, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

  3. LA Program Goals: • To improve student support in undergraduate mathematics courses. • To foster active learning environments within the classroom. • To provide an opportunity for qualified undergraduates to develop leadership, teaching, and group facilitation skills

  4. Responsibilities of a Learning Assistant: • Attend Pre-Semester meetings the week before classes begin. • Attend weekly staff meetings for assigned course(s). • Participate in 1-2 class sections of assigned course.

  5. Responsibilities of a Learning Assistant: • 5-10 hours per week in MRTC teaching labs • Attend a Math Education Seminar or LA Focus Group • Grading for assigned classes • Lead Supplementary Instruction (SI) sessions for assigned course.

  6. Learning Assistants should: • Be skilled in the material for assigned courses • Have in interest in teaching • Work well with students • Have passed or tested out of assigned courses • Have passed the SLPT or scored a 26 or above on the internet based TOEFL speaking subtest. • Have scored a 26 or above on the internet based TOEFL writing subtest or have scored a 70 on the ELPT. Qualifications:

  7. How will other students benefit? • Additional academic support • More personalized instruction • More interactive classroom environment • Increased attention on effective teaching and learning in critical courses

  8. How will you benefit? • Work closely with faculty and staff in your field. • Develop communication, group facilitation, and teaching skills. • Help other students succeed. • Earn a paycheck by doing something you love!

  9. Timeline: • Applications are due on October 31. • Interviews will take place November 3-7. • Final decisions will be made by November 14.

  10. Application: Applications are available online at http://math.uark.edu Return completed application and required attachments to the Math Office, SCEN 309.

  11. Contact Information: Dr. Shanda Hood hoods@uark.edu SCEN 312

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