Galveston College Learning Assistants

What is the Learning Assistants Program?

The Learning Assistants (LA) Program at Galveston College is a proven educational approach that involves students who have succeeded in a course working to learn how to help the next group of students succeed in that course. This program promotes active learning and teamwork through discussions, labs, and lectures. The goal of the LA program is to empower students by fostering an inclusive learning environment where every student feels encouraged to ask questions, engage, explain concepts, and deepen their understanding. Galveston College is among over 590 institutions worldwide that offer an LA program. More information here.

What are Learning Assistants?

Learning Assistants are college students who help their classmates learn better. They attend weekly meetings with faculty mentors to prepare for classes and take a special course on teaching methods. In different classrooms, they lead discussions that engage students with the material, get students involved in active learning processes, and help students become excited about learning.

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Learning Assistant Application

Learning assistant are expected to work an average of 10 hours a week. These hours include:

Weekly prep meeting with a Faculty Mentor
Attending and engaging in assigned classes
Taking a teaching methods (pedagogy) course every semester
Attending a once a year Summer training (3 days)
Occasional events as needed

LA will receive a stipend of $3040 per semester

Onboards new LAs, Leads LAs in the teaching methods (pedagogy) course, Leads the annual Summer Training, Facilitates scheduling and meetings with faculty mentors and LAs,

Emilie McAvin, History LA Picture on the way

Mya Verjedo Soto, Writing LA Picture on the way

Bella Robisheaux, History LA