The incorporation of languaging tasks into pragmatics training for L2 teachers: The case of a Spanish graduate teaching assistant
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DOI: 10.1177/13621688241309459
Abstract: To enhance the visibility of pragmatics in second language (L2) teacher education, this study observed the development of a Spanish-speaking graduate teaching assistant (GTA) regarding his pragmatic knowledge and reflections on potential application during a… read more here.
Keywords: graduate teaching; pragmatics training; languaging tasks; language ... See more keywords
Barriers and facilitators to fulfilling the teaching assistant role from nursing students’ perspective: a qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12912-023-01645-7
Abstract: Employing postgraduate students as Teaching Assistants (TA) has become a common practice in many higher education institutions and is part of a growing international trend for professional practice. This study aimed to determine the barriers… read more here.
Keywords: nursing; role; teaching assistant; barriers facilitators ... See more keywords
Gender patterns in engineering PhD teaching assistant evaluations corroborate role congruity theory
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DOI: 10.1186/s40594-023-00460-5
Abstract: The body of work regarding gender bias in academia shows that female instructors are often rated lower by students than their male counterparts. Mechanisms are complex and intersectional and often associated with role congruity theory.… read more here.
Keywords: teaching assistant; congruity theory; role congruity; gender ... See more keywords
Using the Engagement Profile to Design an Engaging Robotic Teaching Assistant for Students
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DOI: 10.3390/robotics8010021
Abstract: We report on an exploratory study conducted at a graduate school in Sweden with a humanoid robot, Baxter. First, we describe a list of potentially useful capabilities for a robot teaching assistant derived from brainstorming… read more here.
Keywords: using engagement; teaching assistant; engagement profile; robot ... See more keywords