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The role of the LA in Anthropology (2005-06)

  1. In Class: The LA will attend each class session if possible or desired. If the LA does not attend each class session, the LA will attend for at least the first two weeks of class. The LA will attend class sessions to announce exam reviews. The professor may structure interactive class sessions to engage the LA with students for discussion, collaborative group work, or a class assignment.
  2. Outside of Class: The LA will hold office hours each week for students to “drop-in” for tutoring support for their class. These office hours will be in an office provided by the Anthropology Department. The LA will hold exam review sessions before every major exam and may offer exam analysis sessions after every exam for the entire semester. These office hours and exam review sessions should be included on the professor's syllabus, and students will be encouraged to attend. The LA may also assist the professor with tasks associated with class and exam preparation.
  3. Weekly Preparation: The LA will prepare each week by doing the readings and being familiar with the lecture notes and assignments of the class. The LA should be aware of the syllabus, lesson plans, assignment expectations, and learning outcomes of the course.
  4. Communication with the Professor: The LA will meet with the professor regularly to discuss the course, attendance, and assignments. The faculty member will rely on the LA to be knowledgeable in course content and to be accessible to students in the class, as well as to provide feedback regarding student attendance. The LA should be expected to model excellent study strategies and to serve as a role model for students. Information about general study strategies will come from training provided by REACH.
  5. Time per Week/Payment/Evaluation: The LA will work an average of 7-10 hours per week. Timesheets and student attendance forms will be turned in to REACH every two weeks. LAs are required to meet with the LA coordinator at least four times during the semester. A formal observation and peer evaluation are required for all LAs. These are usually conducted by a trained peer supervisor who has been an LA for more than one semester. The LA is responsible for conducting student evaluations with those students who attend study sessions at the end of the semester. LAs are paid at an hourly rate of $8.00 for the first semester of employment.

The role of the LA in History (2005-06)

  1. In Class: The LA will attend each class session. The LA may assist the professor as needed during class time, but may not actually teach a class or substitute for the faculty member for a class meeting.
  2. Outside of Class: The LA will then set up 2 to 3 study sessions each week (or a combination of office hours and study sessions) to review the course materials, including textbook and lecture notes, answer questions, and provide strategies for more effective organization techniques for studying. The LA will hold exam review sessions before every major exam and exam analysis sessions after every exam for the entire semester. These study sessions and exam reviews should be included on the professor's syllabus or webpage, and students will be encouraged to attend. The LA may also assist the professor with tasks associated with class and exam preparation.
  3. Weekly Preparation: The LA will prepare each week by doing the readings and being familiar with the lecture notes and assignments of the class. The LA should be aware of the syllabus, lesson plans, assignment expectations, and learning outcomes for the course.
  4. Communication with the Professor: The LA will meet with the professor regularly to discuss the course, study session attendance, and assignments. The faculty member will rely on the LA to be knowledgeable in course content and to be accessible to students in the class, as well as to provide feedback regarding student questions and attendance. The LA should be expected to model excellent study strategies and to serve as a role model for students. Information about general study strategies will come from training provided by REACH.
  5. Time per Week/Payment/Evaluation: The LA will work an average of 7-10 hours per week. Timesheets and student attendance forms will be turned in to REACH every two weeks. LAs are required to meet with the LA coordinator at least four times during the semester. A formal observation and peer evaluation are required for all LAs. These are usually conducted by a trained peer supervisor who has been an LA for more than one semester. The LA is responsible for conducting student evaluations with those students who attend study sessions at the end of the semester. LAs are paid at an hourly rate of $8.00 for the first semester of employment.

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