6.982[J] Teaching College-Level Science and Engineering

Participatory seminar focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching science and engineering in higher education. Topics include theories of adult learning; course development; promoting active learning, problemsolving, and critical thinking in students; communicating with a diverse student body; using educational technology to further learning; lecturing; creating effective tests and assignments; and assessment and evaluation. Students research and present a relevant topic of particular interest. Appropriate for both novices and those with teaching experience.

This class has no prerequisites.

6.982[J] will not be offered this semester. It will be instructed by J. Rankin.

This class counts for a total of 4 credits. This is a graduate-level class.

In the Fall 2013 Subject Evaluations, 6.982[J] was rated 6.4 out of 7.0. You can find more information at the http://www.google.com/search?&q=MIT+%2B+6.982&btnG=Google+Search&inurl=https site.