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Ana M. Larson
ASTR 500
Seattle Campus
Seminar in the preparation of lecture and workshop materials with emphasis on demonstration, visual aids, and the evaluation of students' progress. Credit/no credit only.
Class description
Students can expect to get a solid foundation for teaching college undergraduates, a foundation that they can use to continue to build their teaching expertise. This foundation will include basic course content (syllabus, selection of a text, assessments), including opportunities for active participation and group work, lecturing techniques, evaluating student progress, helping students learn, and designing and implementing learning objectives.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Since this is a variable credit course, the classes will vary somewhat according to the number of credits you choose: 1 credit -- attend Monday's class for a seminar-like discussion and interaction, minimal outside work 2 credits -- attend Monday's and Wednesday's classes. Wednesdays will consist of more hands-on activities and practice, minimal outside work 3 credits -- attend both days plus choose an outside project that reflects your interests, maybe 20 hours total outside work
Recommended preparation
None specifically. This course is intended for graduate students in astronomy or other physical sciences, or the college of education.
Class assignments and grading
Lots of reading and thinking; application of what is learned in class to section teaching; preparation of a syllabus, teaching portfolio, lectures, exams, and related exercises.
Successful completion of assignments, participation. Course is credit/no credit only.
