CHEM 492 - Laboratory Experience in Teaching Chemistry

Description:
Integrates both chemistry and education in order to guide teaching assistants into hands-on, inquiry-based approaches to learning in the laboratory environment. May be repeated for credit. Grade will be either S or U. Additional time to be assigned. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter and Spring).

Credits: (2)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate effective teaching methods in an authentic teaching environment.
Perform safe and appropriate laboratory techniques and model this to their laboratory students.
Demonstrate an understanding of chemical safety and how to educate themselves on ordering and proper storage of chemicals.
Develop a personal teaching philosophy.
Integrate chemistry and education in a manner that is consistent with the most current and appropriate practices in both fields.
Reflect upon their teaching practices and align them with accepted teaching practices in the learning laboratory.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/30/06

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