5.95J Teaching College-Level Science and Engineering, Spring 2009

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Mahajan, Sanjoy
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Abstract
This participatory seminar focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching science and engineering in higher education. This course is designed for graduate students interested in an academic career, and anyone else interested in teaching. Readings and discussions include: teaching equations for understanding, designing exam and homework questions, incorporating histories of science, creating absorbing lectures, teaching for transfer, the evils of PowerPoint, and planning a course. The subject is appropriate for both novices and those with teaching experience.
Date issued
2009
URI
https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/164363
Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Chemistry; Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Biology; Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Physics; Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mathematics
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5.95J
5.95J-Spring 2009
Keywords
Engineering, Science, Teaching and Education - Curriculum and Teaching - Higher Education
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