Registration for LA's
LA Course Registration
Grove Center Learning Assistants (LAs) receive credit for their work:
- 1 credit SC220 (self-registered after acceptance to program) for training
- 1 credit SC240 (or BIOL400 or BMB408) as compensation
One of the hallmarks of a Learning Assistant (LA) program is that the LAs complete a training course that integrates effective peer learning strategies with learning theory. Through this training, the LAs are empowered to not only interact with students, but to used research-based methods in cognitive science to maximize learning. SC220 only needs to be completed once to participate in the program.
SC220 is a 1 credit, seven-week course based on the framework created by the LA Alliance at University of Boulder, CO. All LAs that are selected to work in a course are required to complete SC220 concurrent with their LA experience (a few courses require completion the semester before). At this time, non-LAs are not allowed to take this course due to the demands of the LA Program.
In addition to receiving 1 credit through training, LAs also receive 1-credit of SC240 (or BIOL400 or BMB408) as compensation for their work as a LA. ASTRO, CHEM, PHYS and MATH LAs are assigned SC240, BIOL LAs are assigned BIOL400 and BMB LAs are assigned BMB408. It is the LAs responsibility to self-register for SC240 and failure to register may result in loss of credit for the experience. BIOL and BMB LAs must contact the appropriate instructors to ensure BIOL400 or BMB408 is added to his or her schedule. At the end of the semester, you will be asked to provide a grade for your LAs work.
The Grove Center can help with any of these areas as you plan to incorporate LAs into your class. Please contact Jackie Bortiatynski with any questions.
