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| Abstract Title: | Observing Teaching Assistant Differences in Tutorials and Inquiry-Based Labs |
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| Abstract: | Through the use of the Real-time Instructor Observing Tool (RIOT) we examine the differences in actions of multiple TAs in mini-studios, which combine student centered recitations with inquiry-based labs. TA actions observed include open or closed dialogue, passive or active observing, and clarifying or explaining to students. We observed five TAs teaching seven algebra-based first-semester physics labs to approximately 30 students per section. Individual TAs created an action profile that consists of the proportion of time spent on each action for that specific TA. These action profiles were found by averaging the duration of TA actions across multiple labs for a single TA. Surprisingly, with this method we found that TAs with a Learning Assistant tended to explain less and interact with the students less. We also found that there is a lack of consistency between the TAs in the overall time spent on each action. |
| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster Presentation |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Matthew Wilcox University of Central Florida 4111 Libra Dr Physical Sciences Building 430 Orlando, FL 32816 Phone: 4439059676 |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Caleb C. Kasprzyk, Jarrad W.T. Pond, and Jacquelyn J. Chini |
