Piloting a Community-Based Learning Teaching Assistant Program
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Research indicates that student leadership and peer-to-peer mentoring enhance the high-impact practice of student service-learning. This article explores the successful implementation of a community-based learning teaching assistant program by a community-engaged office at a four-year liberal arts institution. It discusses the program's development, curriculum goals, outcomes, and limitations. The steps involved in this process are adaptable, making the implementation of such a program practical for higher education staff and faculty interested in expanding their community engagement work and leadership opportunities.
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