Calendar:
Wednesday June 28, 2022, 12:00 PM - Tuesday, August 29, 2023, 2:00 PM EDT
Week | Topic | Discussion | Assignment | Due Date | |
1 | Teaching and Active Learning: discussion of teaching & learning myths; assigned readings on current research findings about teaching and learning. | Using Active Learning in STEM Courses | Essay: Why I Want to Learn More About Teaching | Jun 28 | |
Off For July 4th Holiday 6/27-7/5 | |||||
2 | Holistic Education and Student-Centered Teaching: discussion on rigor and improving academic outcomes in higher education; assigned readings on improving student outcomes. | Supportive Scientists | First draft of teaching philosophy statement | Jul 11 | |
3 | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility: the importance of actively developing inclusive practices in STEM. | DEIA Discussion | Answer Blue Questions OR Draft a Diversity Statement | Jul 18 | |
4 | Using Data to Drive Instruction: how to create cycles of formative data review that informs instructors of their practice AND how students are doing. | None | None | None | |
5 | Teaching Online: teaching and learning online; challenges and advantages; engaging students; resources and examples. | None | Create an assignment or activity for an online class | Aug 1 | |
6 | Writing Course Objectives: Bloom’s Taxonomy and student learning objectives; assigned readings about writing learning objectives. | Bloom's Taxonomy Practice | 10 unique learning objectives | Aug 8 | |
7 | Creating Valid Assessments & Alternative Assessments: using rubrics and test blueprints; practical multiple choice and essay questions; designing and evaluating students without using tests for small and large classes; assigned readings on how to write aligned assessment items. | None | 5 test questions | Aug 15 | |
8 | Designing Your Courses: 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 the course. | Aug 22 | |
9 | Writing a Syllabus & Reflections on Teaching: the purpose of a syllabus; legal requirements of teaching; student/academic honor codes; student study habits; assigned reading on plagiarism and the definition of a syllabus. | None | Syllabus based on topics in the lecture. | Aug 29 |