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ArticleJournal of microbiology & biology education2025

Training learning assistants to employ inclusive pedagogy and teaching tools in the classroom.

Jordan Hoffman, Traci Kinkel, Medora Huseby

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Article in Journal of microbiology & biology education, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Jordan HoffmanDepartment of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
Traci KinkelDepartment of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
Medora HusebyDepartment of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.ORCID 0009-0005-6478-3475

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Learning assistant (LA) programs empower undergraduate students to act as near-peer mentors, fostering active learning and inclusivity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. While LAs typically possess strong content knowledge, most lack formal training in pedagogy, teaching methods, and principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ). This paper explores the design, implementation, and impact of an inclusive pedagogy training program tailored for LAs supporting microbiology courses. This professional development program focuses on inclusive teaching practices. Program evaluation revealed LAs reported increased knowledge of inclusivity and pedagogical strategies, enhanced self-awareness, and confidence in their teaching roles. Quantitative assessments using Likert scales demonstrated high satisfaction with the training, with participants agreeing they could apply the knowledge gained to create inclusive classroom environments.

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best teaching practicesinclusive pedagogylearning assistantsSTEMtraining

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PMID40838711
PMCPMC12687609

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