I joined the LA program to better connect with my students in my large lecture courses. I want my students to experience more personalized and student-centered education, even when there are 300 other students in the room.
I continue working with the program in part because CAT has the most amazing directors. They have helped me in all aspects of my teaching. They are so organized, responsive, kind and supportive. My LAs have also been excellent. These students are kind and professional, and have wonderful ideas for ways to engage students. It’s been easy to continue with the program, and now I can’t imagine my BSC 2011 lecture course without their help.
I am the kind of teacher that is constantly reevaluating my students’ learning experiences, and always trying to improve. My LAs do a fantastic job of being flexible and open-minded. They’re willing to try new things, and to give me feedback if these ideas don’t work (or do!). The LAs love working with other students, and I can tell they feel a lot of joy and pride from the experience.
Students have told me on their evaluations that they find the LAs to be very helpful and available. The LAs provide another point of contact for my students and new perspectives that I might not have considered. I am grateful for their help!