COLLEGE SCIENCE TEACHING
Fundamental principles for teaching college-level science courses, with an emphasis on research-based and inclusive approaches. Learn core themes of scientific teaching (active learning, assessment, and diversity) and connect them to practical strategies for designing and implementing courses in their discipline in the future. Develop competence and confidence as college science teachers.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Consent of instructor Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the core ideas of Scientific Teaching (active learning, assessment, and diversity) and how they benefit instructors and students. Audience: Graduate 2. Design and implement instructional units for college courses based on Scientific Teaching principles. Audience: Graduate 3. Find and utilize resources to support teaching and learning. Audience: Graduate 4. Apply reflective practice and metacognitive skills to inform personal teaching development. Audience: Graduate 5. Develop community with colleagues around interest and shared experience in teaching. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the core ideas of Scientific Teaching (active learning, assessment, and diversity) and how they benefit instructors and students. Audience: Graduate 2. Design and implement instructional units for college courses based on Scientific Teaching principles. Audience: Graduate 3. Find and utilize resources to support teaching and learning. Audience: Graduate 4. Apply reflective practice and metacognitive skills to inform personal teaching development. Audience: Graduate 5. Develop community with colleagues around interest and shared experience in teaching. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027