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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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