Learning Assistant
Training Modules

Welcome to the Learning Assistant Training Modules! After completing these modules, you will be able to:


  • Describe the Instructional-Teams Model.

  • Describe the general goals of the Learning Assistant role on the instructional team.

  • Identify ways to create connections with students enrolled in the course.

  • Identify and utilize best practices for learning.

  • Formulate high-quality questions to help support student learning.

  • Define and encourage growth mindset and metacognition.

Start Here: Orientation to Learning Assistant Training Modules

  1. Watch the video: Introduction to the Instructional-Teams Model

  2. View: Map of suggested progress through Learning Assistant Training Modules

  3. Read: A Newcomer's Guide to the Instructional-Teams Project

  4. Make a copy of the Learning Assistant Training Notebook google doc. Instructions for adding to your personal Google Drive or saving as a Word Document can be found here.

  5. Share your copy of the document with the instructor with whom you are working as an LA, so that they can check your progress, provide feedback, and collaborate on certain entries.

  6. Complete the Start Here section in your copy of the Learning Assistant Training Notebook

  • Note: All UArizona instructional-team members are REQUIRED to complete FERPA training for Instructors and Instructional Support Teams before beginning their roles.

Module 1: Establishing Expectations

  1. Read: A Newcomer's Guide to Role of the Learning Assistant

  2. Complete the Establishing Expectations section in your copy of the Learning Researcher Training Notebook

Module 2: Building Connections and Motivating Students

  1. Read: Creating Connections

  2. Complete the Building Connections and Motivating Students section in your copy of the Learning Assistant Training Notebook

Module 3: Learning to Learn and Cooperative Learning

  1. Read: Best Practices for Learning and Common Misconceptions

  2. Read: Blooms Taxonomy

  3. Complete the Learning to Learn and Cooperative Learning section in your copy of the Learning Assistant Training Notebook

Module 4: Asking Good Questions

  1. Read: Asking Good Questions

  2. Complete the Asking Good Questions section in your copy of the Learning Assistant Training Notebook


Module 5: Taking Your Questions Up a Notch: Enhancing Your Questions

  1. Read: Asking Better Questions

  2. Complete the Asking Better Questions section in your copy of the Learning Assistant Training Notebook

Module 6: Promoting Better Mindsets

  1. Read: Defining and Encouraging Growth Mindset

  2. Read: Defining and Promoting Metacognition

  3. Complete the Promoting Helpful Mindsets section in your copy of the Learning Assistant Training Notebook

Additional Resources