ERIC Number: ED649310
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 6
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Graduate Assistants' Self-Formation to Transformation: A positioning theory perspective
Yuan Zhang
American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, Paper presented at the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) 2023 Conference (4th, Lexington, KY, Oct 3-6, 2023)
This paper, grounded in Positioning Theory (Harré & Van Langenhove, 1999), investigates the intricate journey of graduate assistants from self-formation to transformation. Through examining the pivotal themes of social interaction, dynamic roles, workplace culture, and professional development, the paper reveals a nuanced interplay of factors shaping graduate assistant experiences. The major themes collectively contribute to understanding the multifaceted nature of graduate assistant experiences, thereby advancing scholarly discourse and guiding future research. [For the full proceedings, see ED648717.]
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Teaching Assistants, Transformative Learning, Work Environment, Professional Development, Individual Development, Professional Identity, Mentors, Theories, Interpersonal Relationship
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Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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