Post-graduate STEM education presents unique opportunities and challenges in shaping professionals who can address complex scientific, technological, and societal issues. This 4-part, self-paced online short course is designed to equip educators with innovative teaching strategies and pedagogies that inspire transformative learning, deepen engagement, and foster meaningful connections between theoretical knowledge and professional practice. By the end of this short course,…
Reflect on the challenges of teaching in large classes and your own pedagogical values as an instructor in order to find creative ways to support student learning and engagement. This 4-part, self-paced online short course explores common logistical challenges in large classes, considers how to apply evidence-based teaching practices in these environments, and invites participants to develop their own ideas…
Learn how to effectively incorporate active learning strategies in college-level STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) classrooms in this 8-module, self-paced, asynchronous online course. Originally created with funding from the National Sciences Foundation, this course teaches about: how to engage students in active learning in classrooms using strategies such as peer instruction and problem-based learning; developing methods to help your…
Learn how to empower students to overcome and transform “failed” experiences through the theory of "learned helpless". No cap; registration opens on Monday, October 27th at 10am CT.
Learn about the value of encouraging metacognitive reflection for students, explore strategies and strengths of various feedback practices, and reflect on how metacognitive feedback impacts student learning. Cap 40; at capacity and closed for registration.
Learn from social and educational psychology on how instructors can foster growth mindsets in their students, and how that in turn can foster greater student motivation, achievement, and belonging. No cap; registration opens on Monday, September 29th at 10am CT and closes the day of the workshop.
Get an introduction to key learning principles and the basics of effective, evidence-based teaching practices in this course. Cap: 100; closed for registration.
This course is focused on sharing the findings from your teaching-as-research (TAR) project with a broader audience in the form of published scholarship. This 5-part, self-paced online course guides participants through pitching your work, finding academic journals and other outlets to publish in, knowing your audience, and how publication can support your academic career goals. By the end of this…
Develop practical skills and instructional materials that scaffold students’ success as independent learners in this two-part workshop. Cap: 40; register now.
