BIO 129
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Biology Teaching and Learning
Course Description
Teaching Assistants will be prepared with the skills and knowledge necessary to mentor the students they serve. Students will develop a greater understanding of how to facilitate learning by exploring learning theories and instructional practices.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
1
Fixed/Max
1
Fixed
1
Fixed
0
Recommended
BIO 100 or BIO 130
Title
Learning Theory
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to compare theories of behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism and apply principles from these learning theories to support teaching and learning in their role as teaching assistants.
Title
Instructional Strategies
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to use instructional strategies that pertain to their role and develop lesson plans that use these strategies to remediate students who need individual help and teach large group review sessions.
Title
Diagnosing Misconceptions
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify common misconceptions about core biology concepts and implement strategies to identify what misconceptions might be held by individual students they are trying to help.
Title
Classroom Expectations
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify and apply various classroom management strategies and demonstrate an understanding of how to aid in student engagement, support student learning, and handle student concerns while maintaining a respectful learning atmosphere.
Title
Professionalism and Ethics
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of professionalism and ethical behavior in an educational setting and how following policies and procedures protects them and the students they serve.
Title
Time Management
Learning Outcome
Students will create plans to utilize their time by identifying and engaging struggling students.
