Evaluating the Performance of Teaching Assistants in Computer Science B-learning Classes

摘要

Researches have indicated that teaching assistants (TAs) have a positive impact on the experience of the students about courses, especially in practical classes. This paper describes a successful use of TAs in the blended learning (blearning) courses of Computer Basis at a comprehensive university in China. The purpose of this study is to analyze the TAs’ crucial behaviors influencing the evaluation of TAs’ teaching performance from students. In total, 3009 valid data were collected from students using online survey, and a sequential mixed-method analysis was implemented. The empirical results indicate that TAs’ tutoring for students in practice classes and after class has significantly positive influence on the overall evaluation from students. Furthermore, TAs need to improve themselves in leading group discussion and explaining assignments through the Learning Management System.