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Lampley, Sandra A.; Gardner, Grant E.; Barlow, Angela T. – Teaching in Higher Education, 2018
Graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) are responsible for teaching the majority of biology undergraduate laboratory sections, although many feel underprepared to do so. This study explored the impact of biology GTA participation in a professional development model known as lesson study. Using a case study methodology with multiple qualitative data…
Descriptors: Teaching Assistants, Graduate Students, Lesson Plans, Pedagogical Content Knowledge
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Dotger, Sharon – Teaching in Higher Education, 2011
Graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) teach many undergraduates in introductory science courses in the USA. Previous literature suggests that GTAs would prefer more context-dependent opportunities to learn to teach more effectively. This study explores the impact of participation in a lesson study cycle with GTAs responsible for an undergraduate…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, College Science, Lesson Plans, Earth Science