Biology Teaching Practicum

Catalog description

This is a 2-credit course focusing on current research and issues in scientific teaching designed to improve communication and teaching skills of future science professionals. The course will provide students with perspectives on science education in U.S. and worldwide and research-based tools for improving their own teaching and communication skills. Practicum students will engage in a teaching experience and be supported by peers and professors in a weekly seminar to explore research-based tools for improving teaching and communication skills. May be repeated once for credit.