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  • Neuroscience Education
  • Higher Education Pedagogy

Background:

  • Large lecture courses present challenges in fostering student engagement and belonging.
  • Effective peer support strategies are crucial for improving the learning experience in science education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of undergraduate learning assistants (LAs) on students' educational experiences in large lecture neuroscience courses.
  • To assess how LA involvement influences students' sense of belonging, confidence, and communication preferences.

Main Methods:

  • Four undergraduate learning assistants (LAs) were integrated into two large lecture general education neurobiology courses.
  • LAs co-developed weekly assignments, facilitated online group chats, and led in-person review sessions.
  • Student learning experiences, communication preferences, and sense of belonging were evaluated via end-of-course surveys.

Main Results:

  • Undergraduate learning assistants significantly improved students' sense of belonging and confidence.
  • Students preferred online collaborative messaging with LAs over traditional email or course platforms.
  • Student interest in neuroscience course content increased due to LA involvement in assignment creation.

Conclusions:

  • Undergraduate learning assistants offer valuable peer support and enhance student engagement in large neuroscience lectures.
  • Online communication channels with LAs are more effective for student interaction than in-person or traditional digital methods.
  • Integrating LAs provides instructors with valuable student perspectives, improving course design and delivery.