Received a B or higher in CHEM:1070 General Chemistry I (if currently completing the course, the LA offer will be contingent on receiving a B or higher) OR
Received a B or higher in CHEM:1110 (if currently completing the course, the LA offer will be contingent on receiving a B or higher) OR
Received a B or higher in CHEM:1120 (if currently completing the course, the LA offer will be contingent on receiving a B or higher)
UI Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
Attend pre-semester Learning Assistant Training on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 (in-person)
Attend your assigned lectures to facilitate activities (three, 50-minute lectures per week):
Lectures occur MWF 9:30-10:20 AM and 10:30-11:20 AM
Attend a once-a-week, in-person, 50-minute prep meeting with faculty:
Meetings occur either Mondays 3:30-4:20 pm or Thursdays 2:00-2:50 PM
Attend a once-a-week, 75-minute pedagogy course covering topics such as metacognition, effective study strategies, and creating inclusive learning environments (see the “LA Pedagogy Course” webpage for more information.) Pedagogy course day/time options include:
Tuesdays 11:00 AM–12:15 PM
Wednesdays 3:30–4:45 PM
Thursdays 2:00–3:15 PM
Learning Assistants should anticipate spending 4-6 hours a week in this role
PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY I (CHEM:1110)
One of the following must be met:
Received a B or higher in CHEM:1110 Principles of Chemistry I (if currently completing the course, the LA offer will be contingent on receiving a B or higher) OR
Received a B or higher in CHEM:1120 Principles of Chemistry II (if currently completing the course, the LA offer will be contingent on receiving a B or higher)
UI Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
Attend pre-semester Learning Assistant Training on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 (in-person)
Attend your assigned lectures to facilitate activities (three, 50-minute lectures per week):
Lectures occur MWF 10:30-11:20 AM and 11:30 AM-12:20 PM
Attend a once-a-week, in-person, 50-minute prep meeting with faculty:
Meetings occur either Mondays 3:30-4:20 pm or Wednesdays 2:30-3:20 PM
Attend a once-a-week, 75-minute pedagogy course covering topics such as metacognition, effective study strategies, and creating inclusive learning environments (see the “LA Pedagogy Course” webpage for more information.) Pedagogy course day/time options include:
Tuesdays 11:00 AM–12:15 PM
Wednesdays 3:30–4:45 PM
Thursdays 2:00–3:15 PM
Learning Assistants should anticipate spending 4 -6 hours a week in this role
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