Integrated Science 650: College Science Teaching

Covers the fundamentals of learning theory and practical strategies for teaching science courses, while also developing community around this shared experience. The cohort will work together to learn the core themes of scientific teaching (active learning, assessment, and diversity) in theory so that they can make informed decisions about their teaching in the future. This course is required for WISCIENCE Teaching Fellows.

Who Can Enroll

This course is designed for graduate students and postdocs who are preparing for a practicum teaching experience in a college-level science course.

This course is ideal for those who are actively designing or redesigning instructional materials for a course they will be teaching as an instructor of record or in an equivalent role (e.g., Lecturer SA, TA with redesign responsibility, redesigning and implementing a module in a lab) for a significant portion of the course. Please note that guest lecturing or one-time teaching activities do not meet the practicum requirement.

Enrollment Process

Enrollment is limited and spots will be offered through a short application process.

To be considered for enrollment, click below to fill out an application, where you will be asked to identify the course you will be teaching and describe your role.

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• Priority will be given to WISCIENCE Teaching Fellows.
• Priority for the remaining spots will be given to students who are completing the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching and Learning AND who have a confirmed practicum teaching experience.

Questions?

Contact Cara Theisen if you have questions about a practicum teaching experience or course enrollment.

* Note about credits: 2 credits is standard for this course. Contact Cara Theisen to discuss taking for 1 credit if needed.