Spring 2027

College Science Teaching

Teaches fundamental principles for college-level science instruction, focusing on research-based and inclusive approaches like active learning, assessment, and diversity to develop competent science teachers.

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Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Sarah Sweger

Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Explain the core ideas of Scientific Teaching (active learning, assessment, and diversity) and how they benefit instructors and students.

  • Design and implement instructional units for college courses based on Scientific Teaching principles.

  • Find and utilize resources to support teaching and learning.

  • Apply reflective practice and metacognitive skills to inform personal teaching development.

  • Develop community with colleagues around interest and shared experience in teaching.

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INTEGSCI 650 used by

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Spring 2027
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SARAH SWEGER is recorded teaching in Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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SEM 001Classroom Instruction0 / 160

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Student experience

the class

Fundamental principles for teaching college-level science courses, with an emphasis on research-based and inclusive approaches. Learn core themes of scientific teaching (active learning, assessment, and diversity) and connect them to practical strategies for designing and implementing courses in their discipline in the future. Develop competence and confidence as college science teachers.

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Topics

  • Core themes of scientific teaching including active learning, assessment, and diversity
  • Practical strategies for designing and implementing courses
  • Building community with colleagues in teaching

Skills

  • Design and implement instructional units for college courses
  • Apply reflective practice and metacognitive skills
  • Find and utilize resources to support teaching and learning

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INTEGSCI 650 · Spring 2027

College Science Teaching

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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Qwen/Qwen3.8-27B
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