CSMO 2525 Science of Teaching II

This course is a continuation of the skill sets learned in CSMO 2505. The student will learn and apply concepts for classroom management, learning environments, student assessment, class and course organization and planning, and teaching in lab and lecture environments. Prerequisite: Completion of CSMO 2505. (3 lect.) 

Credits

3 credits

Major Topics

  • Effective learning environments
  • Organization and planning
  • Instructional methods: Teaching labs and lecture
  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment of learning

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Describe learning environments

2. Explain organizational planning, material and equipment selection and options

3. Explain differences and similarities in teaching labs vs. lecture

4. Design plans for teaching both lab and lecture courses

5. Explain ways for dealing with conflict in the classroom and with colleagues

6. Describe permanent and situational learning barriers

7. Develop a plan for dealing with both types of barriers

8. Identify methods for assessing student learning