This MOOC is designed to help doctoral teaching assistants develop their teaching skills in scientific and engineering disciplines at university level. The MOOC will address what to do when you teach as well as explaining why these approaches work.
An advanced-level MOOC by EPFLx
"Teaching Science and Engineering" is an advanced-level MOOC offered by EPFLx, designed to equip aspiring and current teaching assistants with evidence-based strategies for effective instruction in university-level science and engineering programs. This comprehensive 8-week course goes beyond content knowledge and personality, focusing on the crucial aspects of understanding how students learn and managing classroom dynamics.
The skills acquired in this course have immediate practical applications in university-level teaching environments. Participants will be able to:
The course is structured as an 8-week program with weekly activities:
Throughout the course, participants will engage in video lectures, interactive activities, quizzes, and forum discussions to reinforce learning and promote peer interaction. The MOOC encourages active participation and self-reflection, allowing learners to experience and evaluate various teaching strategies firsthand.
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Learn how to implement evidence-based teaching strategies in your university classroom as well as effective methods for assessing teaching and learning. Note: This CIRTL course is hosted by Cornell University on the EdX platform, but content, instruction, and course management are supported by the CIRTL Network.
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