Teaching and Learning Chemistry

Course Description

The objective of CHE 596 is to better prepare students for the kinds of interactions they are likely to have in their careers when communicating their chemistry. Specifically, this course will help students to: (i) develop competency with research-based approaches to facilitating discourse that is generative for improving scientific understandings of chemistry phenomena; (ii) recognize the importance of representations in chemistry and to incorporate a more explicit modeling perspective and approach for developing scientific literacy; (iii) develop teaching strategies to effectively communicate abstract and complex chemical concepts to advise expert and non-expert audiences; (iv) develop curricular interventions aimed at improving individual and community practice of challenging conceptual ideas; (v) incorporate historical and philosophical perspectives on the development of fundamental chemical principles into the teaching of those topics in diverse settings; (vi) become aware of recent developments in the learning progressions literature to inform understanding of appropriate curriculum planning and implementation; and (vii) develop an identity towards reflective practice and empowerment of fellow chemistry educators into positions of leadership. 3 credits Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

Code

CHE 596

Credits

3

Subject

CHE