5.95J / 7.59J / 8.395J / 18.094J Teaching College-Level Science, Spring 2006

Breslow, Lori

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Breslow, Lori

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Teaching College-Level Science

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Abstract

This seminar focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching science and engineering in higher education. Topics include: using current research in student learning to improve teaching; developing courses; lecturing; promoting students' ability to think critically and solve problems; communicating with a diverse student body; using educational technology; creating effective assignments and tests; and utilizing feedback to improve instruction. Students research and teach a topic of particular interest. This subject is appropriate for both novices and those with teaching experience.

Date issued

2006-06

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/77248

Department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Chemistry; Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Biology; Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mathematics; Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Physics

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5.95J-Spring2006

local: 5.95J

local: 7.59J

local: 8.395J

local: 18.094J

local: IMSCP-MD5-c83625ebd8dfba9b5e8476e5e005476e

Keywords

teaching skills, learning objectives, lecturing, active learning, feedback, interactive lessons, pedagogy, student learning, educational technology, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), teaching philosophy statement, 5.95J, 5.95, 7.59J, 7.59, 8.395J, 8.395, 18.094J, 18.094

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