Publication Date
1-1-2023
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Title
Physics Education Research Conference Proceedings
DOI
10.1119/perc.2023.pr.Juanson
First Page
169
Last Page
174
Abstract
Learning Assistant Reflection, Guidance, and Exploration (LA-RGE) is a new program at San Jose State University designed to provide support for university faculty working with learning assistants (LAs). Faculty in LA-RGE attend facilitated bi-weekly meetings throughout the semester which discuss various topics about pedagogy, LAs, and equity. In this presentation, we will discuss a research study on what kind of support is being provided by this program and how that can potentially lead to better partnerships between faculty and LAs. During one-on-one interviews, we asked faculty to discuss their personal experiences over the time they have worked with LAs, and if LA-RGE meetings have had any effect on their perspective and relationship with their LA. We then categorized the different effects and support that faculty were receiving through LA-RGE. This work will be important toward understanding how support for faculty can lead to a more productive partnership between faculty and LAs.
Funding Number
DUE 2234071
Funding Sponsor
National Science Foundation
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Department
Physics and Astronomy
Recommended Citation
Adrian Juanson, Gina M. Quan, Jennifer S. Avena, and Alexandra Gendreau Chakarov. "Research on a faculty support program for working with learning assistants" Physics Education Research Conference Proceedings (2023): 169-174. https://doi.org/10.1119/perc.2023.pr.Juanson
