Overview
Features
Some people think that teaching is simply a matter of knowing the content material and having the right kind of personality and experience. In fact, research evidence suggests that people can become effective teachers if they learn:
- the content of their discipline
- the different ways students learn this content and the problems they face with it
- how to manage learning in practice in a classroom.
This Teaching Science and Engineering course offered through edX - online learning platform focuses on the second and third of these elements.
The ways in which students learn in science and engineering programs, and the problems they typically face, have been the subject of a great deal of research in the last two decades. This course is based on that research evidence, with a focus on the ways in that teaching assistants can help students to maximise their learning in university-level programmes.
Programme Structure
What you'll learn:
- What does recent research say about teaching science or engineering
- What should students learn about experimentation, problem-solving and managing projects
- What is good practice in presenting, questioning and giving feedback
- How to manage a class and to facilitate group work
- How to apply these skills when teaching exercises, labs, and projects
- Ways to assess learning that are fair, valid and reliable
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Portland, United States
Disciplines
Education General Engineering & Technology View 40 other Short Courses in Education in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- University-level mathematics or science degree
- Level: Advanced
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents249 USD / full≈ 249 USD / full - Out-of-State249 USD / full≈ 249 USD / full
Additional Details
- Limited access: Free
- Unlimited access + Verified Certificate for $249 USD