Much of modern education reform is focused on implementation of evidenced-based
teaching, but these techniques are sometimes met with trepidation from faculty, due to …

Many science, technology, engineering, and math degrees require passing an introductory
physics course. Physics courses often have high failure rates that disproportionately harm …

Large introductory science courses are a particularly important and challenging target for
creating inclusive learning environments. In this study, we examined the impact of …

Abstract Background Learning assistants (LAs) increase accessibility to instructor–student
interactions in large STEM lecture classes. In this research, we used the Formative …

Background The learning assistant (LA) model supports student success in undergraduate
science courses; however, variation in outcomes has led to a call for more work investigating …

Background Successful outcomes of the Learning Assistant (LA) model include increased
learning outcomes in STEM gateway courses and increased persistence to graduation …

The power of knowledgeable peers (in this case undergraduate learning assistants [LAs]) to
scaffold learning in ways that can positively influence both cognitive and affective outcomes …

Learning assistants (LAs) play an important role in inquiry-oriented physics instruction in
large classrooms. LAs increase the teacher-student ratio and provide timely support to …

The learning assistant (LA) model is a widely used and researched model for institutional
and course transformation towards research-based instructional strategies (RBIS). The LA …

An increasing number of introductory physics courses are seeking to incorporate “authentic
practices,” and a large area of focus in this trend is the incorporation of computational …