Developing Teachers And Learners Through The Learning Assistant Program

Ben Dreyfus; Tina Bell; Rebecca Jones; Kelly  Knight; Mary  Nelson; Julia Nord; Jessica Rosenberg

doi:10.13021/itlcp.2019.2562

Authors

Ben Dreyfus George Mason University
Tina Bell George Mason University
Rebecca Jones George Mason University
Kelly Knight George Mason University
Mary Nelson George Mason University
Julia Nord George Mason University
Jessica Rosenberg George Mason University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13021/itlcp.2019.2562

Abstract

Location: Dewberry Hall

Getting evidence-based pedagogy in the classroom, particularly for large lecture classes, can be a challenge. The learning assistant project provides a method for getting those techniques into the classroom. The overall learning assistant experience provides students with a chance to develop themselves as learners while helping other students in the classroom.

Author Biographies

Ben Dreyfus, George Mason University

College of Scienc

STEM Accelerator/Physics and Astronomy

Tina Bell, George Mason University

STEM Accelerator/Biology

Rebecca Jones, George Mason University

Rebecca M. Jones earned a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry from the University of Cincinnati. She is the chemistry faculty member and an administrative leader in the STEM Accelerator, serving as PI for the NSF S-STEM funded Rural and Diverse Student Scholars Program, webmaster, and lead organizer for the College of Science Undergraduate Research Colloquium. She has also developed an implemented multiple resources to help students persist in STEM and move forward after graduation. Her research interests include improving STEM education, gender bias, and student development related to undergraduate research experiences. She is an active member of the American Chemical Society, regularly organizing symposia for national meetings and is also an elected chemistry councilor on the Council on Undergraduate Research.

Kelly Knight, George Mason University

College of Science

Stem Accelerator/Forensic Science

Mary Nelson, George Mason University

College of Science

Stem Accelerator/Math

Julia Nord, George Mason University

**2017 University Teaching Excellence Award Winner**

**4-VA Grant Recipient **

College of Science

STEM Accelerator/Geology

Jessica Rosenberg, George Mason University

Dr. Rosenberg is the Director of the STEM Accelerator in the College of Science and an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. She is an astronomer who studies the evolution of galaxies over cosmic time primarily by studying the baryonic content of galaxies and the intergalactic medium. She is also an educator interested in improving the retention and diversity of students in the Mason College of science through enhanced learning experiences.