CHE 4976 - Effective College Teaching in Chemistry II

Credits: 0.5

Prerequisite(s): CHE 4971

Corequisite(s): CHE 0020

Description: This is the second of a two-semester course sequence introducing teaching assistants (TAs) to core theoretical frameworks of learning and the scientific evidence that can inform their teaching. In collaboration with their course instructor and Tier 2 mentor, students gain a foundation in learning theory and develop widely valuable skills and tools for a professional in any career that includes training, supervising, or teaching others.

In the second semester, students build on ideas from CHE 4971 - Effective College Teaching in Chemistry I - i.e., strategies for effective teaching and evidence-based course design - and emphasis is placed on inclusive teaching practices and creating a roadmap for future development. Class time is used to discuss case studies, examples of enacted teaching practices in lecture, lab, and online scenarios, peer-review implementation plans and teaching demonstrations, and prepare a teaching portfolio.

Note: Students must be participating in the American Chemical Society Post-Baccalaureate Bridge Program (ACS-BP) to enroll in this course.