Table 1 Self-Determination Theory codebook with sample quotations from journal entries

Competence

Outward displays

Understanding their role as LA (performance of certain tasks)

We have kind of established this rhythm as we LA’s know our roles

Rashidi

2-14-2020

Perceptions/observations of being capable as an LA

I think, personally, I just do better in a face-to-face setting

Josefina

3-14-2020

Desire or motivation to be capable as an LA

Most of us had the technology available to communicate effectively and were motivated to do so

Connor

5-2-2020

Actions made to improve content knowledge or skills; NOTE: not relationships

I can confidently say that explaining the intuition behind the formula for integration by parts helps tremendously

Jake

2-13-2020

“I did, I tried…” statements (Action verbs)

I couldn’t come up with a way to not give them the answer without stressing them out to give up on the answer

Eduardo

2-21-2020

Autonomy

Inward reflections

Recommendations for current or future practice

I don’t know if it would be feasible to do worksheets in the remaining lessons, but maybe some kind of class practice might help

Rachel

3-2-2020

Making decisions on building relationships; NOTE: not directly tied to relatedness

I plan to focus more on giving 'small hoorahs’ for completing the harder steps in integrals as a confidence boost, and researching on how to aid re-instillation of faith in a student

Arturo

2-17-2020

Making decisions on content/pedagogy; NOTE: not directly tied to competence

Online communication is great, but in my opinion face to face is better

Lucas

5-4-2020

Plans made to improve upon current for future performance as LA (Being an LA in the future)

I think I’m a fairly okay instructor right now, but I know I have a lot of room to improve and I make mistakes

Dylan

2-28-2020

“I believe/think I planned” statements

I definitely think that the level of enthusiasm decreased with the switch to online learning, due to the fact that students were sent home, which is an environment that they usually only go back to for breaks/summers

Chloe

5-2-2020

Relatedness

Personal interactions

Assessments/ Observations made about relationships with students (feelings to action)

Remembering them, and their quirks. Knowing them as people really helps me to know when I need to assist them in math, I feel

Ramesh

2-17-2020

Assessments/ Observations made about relationships with mentors

[I have learned lots from] Mr. G pedagogy meetings over instructional content

Alejandra

5-5-2020

Assessments/ Observations made about relationships with other LAs

I think that the entire room is our domain, and we should not be down on ourselves because someone else is helping our row

Chloe

2-28-2020

Actions (or inactions) made to improve/erode relationships; NOTE not content knowledge or skills

The large disconnect from not seeing everyone again kinda shattered the camaraderie that was present in my row

Lucas

5-4-2020

“I felt… I noticed…” statements

It took a week or two at the beginning of the semester in order for students to first become comfortable enough to approach me whenever they had a question

Maria

5-5-2020