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The chicago guide to college science teaching / Terry McGlynn.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- McGlynn, Terry (Biologist), author.
- Series:
- Chicago guides to academic life.
- Chicago guides to academic life
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Science--Study and teaching (Higher).
- Science.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (184 p.) : 20 line drawings
- Place of Publication:
- Chicago, Illinois ; London, England : The University of Chicago Press, [2020]
- Language Note:
- In English.
- Summary:
- Higher education is a strange beast. Teaching is a critical skill for scientists in academia, yet one that is barely touched upon in their professional training—despite being a substantial part of their career. This book is a practical guide for anyone teaching STEM-related academic disciplines at the college level, from graduate students teaching lab sections and newly appointed faculty to well-seasoned professors in want of fresh ideas. Terry McGlynn’s straightforward, no-nonsense approach avoids off-putting pedagogical jargon and enables instructors to become true ambassadors for science. For years, McGlynn has been addressing the need for practical and accessible advice for college science teachers through his popular blog Small Pond Science. Now he has gathered this advice as an easy read—one that can be ingested and put to use on short deadline. Readers will learn about topics ranging from creating a syllabus and developing grading rubrics to mastering learning management systems and ensuring safety during lab and fieldwork. The book also offers advice on cultivating productive relationships with students, teaching assistants, and colleagues.
- Contents:
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Preface
- 1. Before You Meet Your Students
- 2. The Syllabus
- 3. The Curriculum
- 4. Teaching Methods
- 5. Assignments
- 6. Exams
- 7. Common Problems
- 8. Online Teaching
- Afterword
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Suggested Readings
- Index
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 0-226-54253-X
- OCLC:
- 1202475103
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