Learn how to implement evidence-based teaching strategies in your university classroom as well as effective methods for assessing teaching and learning. Note: This CIRTL course is hosted by Cornell University on the EdX platform, but content, instruction, and course management are supported by the CIRTL Network.
"Advancing Learning Through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching" is an exceptional free online course designed to equip current and future STEM faculty members with cutting-edge, research-backed teaching strategies. This comprehensive program goes beyond traditional teaching methods, delving into innovative approaches that foster active learning, critical thinking, and collaborative environments in STEM classrooms.
While there are no formal prerequisites for this course, it is recommended that participants have completed the CIRTL Network course "An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching." However, this is not mandatory, making the course accessible to educators at various levels of experience.
This course is ideal for:
The skills acquired in this course have immediate and long-lasting applications in the real world of STEM education:
By mastering these evidence-based teaching strategies, educators can significantly impact the quality of STEM education, ultimately producing more skilled and adaptable STEM professionals for the future workforce.
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The course will be composed of short, narrated videos, with accompanying exercises, collaborative discussions, quizzes, worksheets, personal reflections and suggestions for further reading
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