Leveraging Learning Assistant (LA) Voice and Perspectives to Impact Instructional Delivery

The Learning Assistant (LA) Model, developed at the University of Colorado - Boulder, leverages undergraduate students (LAs) as facilitators of learning in active engagement classes. Often, LA roles go beyond the classroom as LAs are involved in instructional changes across the institution and in the broader learning community. LAs also provide support through their expertise and experience in both local contexts and LA Program implementation across multiple campuses. We suggest a developing framework for identifying LA leadership and provide examples, with a specific focus on LA roles as advisors and supporters of effective teaching frameworks.

Funded by the Department of Education (CSER, RECESS), the National Science Foundation DUE#1911341 & 2412938, and the Illinois Space Grant Consortium.