COOP 2000/MEDS 2030C
This past spring, I continued to work for the University of Cincinnati's Learning Commons as a Learning Assistant for MEDS2030C - Biomedical Lab Techniques. In conjunction with that, I enrolled in COOP2000, which helped me develop very meaningful skills through this experience.
Reflection
I had a great experience continuing my role as a Learning Assistant for Biomedical Lab Techniques. Additionally, I enrolled in COOP2000 to continue the goal planning that the Coop courses structure so well. Through this experience, I was able to build on the skills that I developed in the fall. I was one of the Head Learning Assistants this spring, which put me in more of a leadership position than I had had in the fall. In this role, I helped integrate our new LAs into the teaching team, prepared and held lab practical review sessions for students, and assisted with lab prep. This was a very valuable experience as it required me to work closely with the Learning Commons, course faculty, graduate TAs, my fellow LAs, and, of course, the students.
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COOP2000 allowed me to set aside time each week to focus on reflecting upon this experience. I was able to set goals for myself and follow up on them throughout the semester. This held me accountable throughout my busy semester. I was happy to be able to stay involved in teaching, which is something I have become passionate about. As I mentioned when reflecting upon my experience in the fall, I would love to integrate teaching in some regard into my future career. I plan to return to this position in the fall, and I am excited to resume my duties of the role!