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NTID Department of ASLIE Learning Assistants

The Learning Assistant program at NTID's ASLIE Department enhances STEM education by developing collaborative learning environments. Undergraduate LAs support interactive classroom activities, tutor, and assist with curriculum improvements for better student comprehension. Current and former LAs share their experiences and the benefits of being an LA, including skill enhancement and teaching opportunities. Testimonials highlight the positive impact of LAs on student learning and instructor support. For more information contact ritlaprogram@rit.edu or visit https://www.rit.edu/castle/programs/learning-assistants/overview.

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NTID Department of ASLIE Learning Assistants

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  1. NTID Department of ASLIE Learning Assistants

  2. The Learning Assistant (LA) program is based on the model developed at the University of Colorado - Boulder. The transformation of science courses involves creating environments in which students can interact with one another, engage in collaborative problem solving, and articulate and defend their ideas. To accomplish this, undergraduate LAs are hired to facilitate small-group or other interaction in the classroom. RIT's model of the Learning Assistant (LA) Program is designed to achieve four goals: • Provide resources to help faculty implement pedagogical change in their classrooms • Recruit and prepare talented STEM majors for teaching careers • Engage faculty and departments in recruitment and preparation of future teachers • Improve the quality of STEM education for all undergraduates

  3. ASLIE Current & Former Learning Assistants? Brianna Conrad for Campbell McDermid’s Interpreting II English-ASL course Addie Howard for Daniel Maffia’s Interpreting II English-ASL course Britta Schwall for Marguerite Carrillo’s ASL V/VI courses (for Interpreting majors) Alana Smith for Jason Listman’s ASL IV course (for Interpreting majors) Rachel Kane for Daniel Maffia’s Interpreting I & Interpreting II English-ASL course

  4. Role as an LA • Tutoring • Recording videos • Discussing potential changes to curriculum based on students’ needs • Teaching in class and leading activities • Test preparation and practice • Small administrative tasks & setting up field trips • Focus on improving students’ comprehension and signing performance • Provide more active feedback and different perspective in classroom • Provide extra assistance with restitution sessions • Share different teaching and assessment strategies

  5. Benefits of being an LA • The ability to teach and learn at the same time. • Use what I learned to better aid current students. • Experiencing the “behind the scenes” work teachers have to do. • Learning about curriculum development • Experience that can apply to me as a future interpreter educator/mentor • My own interpreting skills improve • Seeing students grow • Polishing my skills that can benefit me as a future ASL instructor

  6. Benefits of Having Learning Assistants • “I appreciate having a model closer to my skill level. This reinforces my understanding of what I could potentially achieve in a year’s worth of time” • “Addie is easy to relate to and I feel comfortable approaching her” • “I am able to get feedback from a peer rather than an instructor which is very beneficial” • “The amount of availability to outside classroom support has helped me improve my interpreting skills” • “The perspective of someone who recently took the course is helpful in the explanation of concepts we learn in class”

  7. In Class Activity Here are the students in Danny Mafia’s Interpreting II English - ASL course with their LA, Addie Howard. Addie designed an in class activity for the students to apply sub-skills they been learning in a fun interactive way.

  8. Request LA Make a request to your chairperson Fund comes from the NTID’s President’s Office. More information about the program contact: ritlaprogram@rit.edu Website: https://www.rit.edu/castle/programs/learning-assistants/overview

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