LEARNING
ASSISTANT
PROGRAM
University of Arkansas
Department of
Mathematical Sciences
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.
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
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.
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.
Qualifications:
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.
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
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!
Timeline:
• Applications are due on October 31.
• Interviews will take place November 3-7.
• Final decisions will be made by
November 14.
Application:
Applications are available online at
http://math.uark.edu
Return completed application and required
attachments to the Math Office, SCEN 309.
Contact Information:
Dr. Shanda Hood
hoods@uark.edu
SCEN 312