Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Perspectives of Teaching Assistants on Active Learning Classrooms, Techniques, and Strategies

Presenter Information

Samuel Njai, ACCELSchools. Pansophic LearningFollow
Jesse Strycker, Ohio UniversityFollow

Abstract

Active learning classrooms (ALCs) are pedagogical spaces which use approaches that provide opportunities for increased learner engagement and interaction instead of traditional, passive learning. While ALCs continue to gain popularity in higher education, teaching assistants (TAs) are often left on their own to develop the skills necessary to support teaching and learning in ALC settings. This study offered TAs at one Midwestern university a training workshop and examined their use of ALC techniques and strategies. The findings suggest that teaching TAs have developed some AL strategies but could use more support and desire additional opportunities. Recommendations for universities are offered.

Recommended Citation

Njai, Samuel and Strycker, Jesse (2022) "Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Perspectives of Teaching Assistants on Active Learning Classrooms, Techniques, and Strategies," Ohio Journal of Teacher Education: Vol. 36: No. 1, Article 8.
Available at: https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/ojte/vol36/iss1/8