Teaching Science at University
Learn evidence-based strategies for teaching science in higher education. Master techniques for making complex concepts accessible to students.
Learn evidence-based strategies for teaching science in higher education. Master techniques for making complex concepts accessible to students.
This comprehensive course prepares educators for teaching science at the university level. It covers evidence-based teaching strategies, conceptual change approaches, and effective use of analogies in science education. The curriculum includes practical methods for lab instruction, student engagement techniques, and ways to make abstract concepts accessible. Designed for researchers and educators, it bridges the gap between scientific expertise and teaching effectiveness.
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What you'll learn
Implement evidence-based teaching strategies
Assess and address student misconceptions
Develop effective analogies for complex concepts
Design engaging laboratory classes
Foster scientific inquiry skills
Create active learning environments
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This course includes:
4.1 Hours PreRecorded video
5 peer reviews
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course equips educators with essential skills for teaching science in higher education. The curriculum covers evidence-based teaching strategies, conceptual change methods, and effective use of analogies. Participants learn to design engaging lab classes, implement active learning techniques, and address student misconceptions. The course emphasizes practical applications through peer reviews and hands-on assignments, helping instructors make complex scientific concepts accessible to students.
Introduction: Teaching and Learning Science
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Conceptual Change
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Teaching with analogies
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
(Re-)Frame your science teaching
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Teaching science in a lab or field
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
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Science Education Expert Pioneering Research in Climate Change Understanding and Sustainable Learning
Kai Niebert serves as a Professor for Science and Sustainability Teaching at the University of Zurich, specializing in science education and environmental understanding. After completing his PhD on students' conceptions of climate change, he expanded his research through postdoctoral work at Curtin University of Technology and Penn State University. His research focuses on analyzing how people understand scientific concepts, particularly in environmental education, and developing evidence-based teaching strategies. He has made significant contributions to understanding the role of metaphors in science education and climate change communication, with over 200 academic citations to his work. Currently holding positions at both the University of Zurich and Leuphana University Lueneburg, he continues to advance the field of science education through innovative teaching methodologies and research into conceptual understanding of scientific phenomena.
Educational Development Expert Advancing University Teaching Innovation
Sara Petchey serves as an Educational Developer and Researcher at the University of Zurich, bringing 14 years of mathematics and science teaching experience to higher education. After transitioning from secondary school teaching, she has dedicated her career to enhancing pedagogical practices in university teaching. Since 2011, she has pioneered the development and evaluation of pedagogical courses and tools for university instructors, culminating in establishing the university's first faculty-specific teaching hub in the Faculty of Science. As a postdoctoral researcher, she focuses on the pedagogical development of teaching-focused academics, investigating factors that influence the adoption of evidence-based teaching practices. Her work bridges the gap between secondary and higher education teaching methodologies, contributing significantly to the advancement of university-level science education.
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