The practical applications of understanding Graduate Teaching Assistant motivation and identity development

As the field of Engineering Education continues to grow so does the number of research studies. In this ever developing field, it is important to understand the practical applications and implications of this growing body of work. This paper discusses the initial practical applications of one study...

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Main Authors: Kajfez, Rachel L., Matusovich, Holly M.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
application
Engineering profession
Engineering students
identity
Interviews
Joining processes
motivation
teaching assistants
Training
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Summary:As the field of Engineering Education continues to grow so does the number of research studies. In this ever developing field, it is important to understand the practical applications and implications of this growing body of work. This paper discusses the initial practical applications of one study designed to examine the motivation and identity development of Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs). Our hope is that by sharing the initial practical applications of our work in the work-in-progress format, we can better define the appropriate applications of this particular study but also contribute to the conversation of research to practice in Engineering Education.
ISSN:0190-5848
2377-634X
DOI:10.1109/FIE.2013.6684896