Calendar:
Course opens unofficially 25 May 2022; includes a 1-week holiday from June 29 – July 5, 2021
Week | Topic | Discussion | Assignment | Due Date |
1 | Active Learning and Expert Learners: discussion of learning & teaching myths; assigned readings on current research findings about teaching and learning. | Beliefs About Teaching and Learning | Essay: Why I Want to Learn More About Teaching | Jun 7 |
2 | Learning Environments and Assessments: discussion on rigor and improving academic outcomes in higher education; assigned readings on improving student outcomes. | Academically Adrift | First draft of teaching philosophy statement | Jun 14 |
3 | Diversity and Bias: discrimination and bias in teaching; assigned readings about experiencing bias or promoting diversity in science careers; inclusive classrooms. | Bias and Diversity articles | None | |
4 | Inquiry-Based Science Education: differences between traditional laboratory activities and inquiry-based investigations; assigned readings on inquiry-based teaching in various STEM subjects. | None | None | |
HOLIDAY BREAK JUNE 29 – JULY 5, 2022 | ||||
5 | Writing Course Objectives: Bloom’s Taxonomy and student learning objectives; assigned readings about writing learning objectives. | Bloom's Taxonomy Practice | 10 unique learning objectives | Jul 12 |
6 | Creating Valid Assessments & Alternative Assessments: using rubrics and test blueprints; effective multiple choice and essay questions; designing and evaluating students without using tests for small and large classes; assigned readings on how to write valid assessment items. | None | 5 test questions based on previously submitted learning objectives | Jul 19 |
7 | Teaching Online: teaching and learning online; challenges and advantages; engaging students; resources and examples. | None | Online quiz – not graded | |
8 | Elements of Curriculum Design: instruction on the steps involved in designing an entire course, a training session, or a single lesson. | None | Final copy of Teaching Philosophy Statement to include educational theories/strategies from course. | Aug 2 |
9 | Writing a Syllabus & Reflections on Teaching: purpose of a syllabus; legal requirements of teaching; student/academic honor codes; student study habits; assigned reading on plagiarism and the purpose of a syllabus. | None | Syllabus based on topics in lecture and chosen subject / learning objectives. | Aug 9 |