printer friendly pageME 231: Educating Young STEM Thinkers (EDUC 139X, EDUC 239X, ME 139)
The course will introduce students to the design thinking process, the national conversations about the future of STEM careers, and provide opportunities to work with middle school students and K-12 teachers in STEM-based after-school activities and intercession camps. The course will be both theory and practice focused. The purpose is twofold; to provide reflection and mentoring opportunities for students to learn about pathways to STEM careers and to introduce mentoring opportunities with young STEM thinkers.
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 3-5
| Repeatable
4 times
(up to 20 units total)
PHYSICS 294: Teaching of Physics Seminar
Required of all Teaching Assistants prior to the first teaching nnassignment. Weekly seminar/discussions on interactive techniques for nnteaching physics. Practicum which includes class observations, grading nnand student teaching in current courses.
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Nanavati, C. (PI)
;
Pam, R. (PI)
PHYSICS 295: Learning & Teaching of Science (EDUC 280X)
This course will provide students with a basic knowledge of the relevant research in cognitive psychology and science education and the ability to apply that knowledge to enhance their ability to learn and teach science, particularly at the undergraduate level. Course will involve readings, discussion, and application of the ideas through creation of learning activities. It is suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students with some science background.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Wieman, C. (PI)
SOC 300: Workshop: Teaching Development
For first-year Sociology doctoral students only. The principles for becoming an effective instructor, adviser, and mentor to undergraduates. Topics: ethics, course organization and syllabus development, test construction and grading, conflict resolution, common classroom problems, and University policies related to matters such as sexual harassment. Technologies and other topics related to making effective presentations, and campus resources to improve classroom performance. Roundtable discussions with faculty and advanced graduate students known for teaching excellence. Students may be asked to give a demonstration lecture.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Munoz, J. (PI)
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