鈥�If we want educational environments that support all students, it is clear that we actually have to involve them in creating those environments - to structure their voices into them.鈥� Elena Marcovici (Student Contributor, )
Are you an undergraduate student who is curious about disruptive pedagogies, has an interest in or experience with , and is dependable and organized? The ASSETT group and the Center for Teaching and Learning are creating a team of undergraduate student consultants to partner with faculty to improve the teaching and learning experience through the 鈥淪tudents as Pedagogical Partners鈥� initiative. This initiative positions students as collaborators with faculty, staff, and peers in transforming the educational experience. Through interdependent partnerships, undergraduate students and faculty collaborate to develop, revise, or co-create course content, develop strategies to make learning more accessible, and co-design projects.听
Through this year-long appointment, the consultants gain experience in:
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Contributing a student鈥檚 perspective through collaborative partnerships;
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Negotiating conflict and differences in perspectives;
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Collecting data, compiling artifacts, and providing formative and summative feedback on their experiences.
This is an ideal experience for those who are self-starters, feel comfortable working on emergent projects, and desire to exercise self-advocacy, autonomy, and agency.
Consultant Benefits
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Pedagogical training about the Students as Partners framework, course design, Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity in the classroom, and Equitable teaching.听
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Guidance on exercising interdependence, communication, and analytical skillsets.听听
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Experience in project collaboration, curriculum design, peer-to-peer engagement, and other marketable post-graduation skills
Consultants will be paid $18.00/hr and work 5-10 hours a week. To express interest in this opportunity, submit a one-page statement addressing your interest, previous experiences, and explanation of how this will help in your future career to Rebecca Lee at Rebecca.Lee@colorado.edu. Three applications will be selected and preference will be given to those who can fulfill a one-year commitment. Applications for these positions will be accepted until September 25, 2024.
