Scientists Teaching Science Online 9-Week Pedagogy Course

The registration for this course is currently full.
Mar 04, 2013

Speaker(s): Barbara Houtz, Master Teacher
This event is appropriate for: Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows.

This 9-week On-Line course examines, in more depth, the topics introduced in the 2-hour workshop, as well as exploring subjects such as inquiry-based science, online learning, cultural awareness and diversity, assessments of learning environments, active learning and expert learners. Approached from a cognitive science perspective this course encourages individual participation and emphasizes team learning, group discussion, and home-based investigation.

This structure of this course utilizes an online learning platform to provide NIH trainees at remote campuses, or trainees who are looking for a resource that better accommodates their schedule. This online version also provides a hands on utilization of technology and online learning resources that are being heavily integrated into undergraduate, and in some cases graduate, education.

Internet access is the only requirement for this class. You can participate in this course anywhere in the world and at any time of the day so as to accommodate your personal schedule and location. There are no spcefically scheduled online meeting times.

Participants who complete the required assignments and successfully meet the additional course requirements are awarded a certificate of training.

For further information on the Scientists Teaching Science program and to view the 2013 schedule of STS workshops, please click on the following link Scientists Teaching Science.

This course is currently full, please direct specific inquiries and interest to Shawn Mullen at mullensh@mail.nih.gov.

To request sign language interpreters and/or other accommodation, please contact NIH Interpreting Services by phone at 301-402-8180, by submitting a request online, or by using the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339. Requests should be made at least 5 days in advance of the event.