This course is developed to improve the effectiveness of laboratory classes in higher education. It aims to support teachers to improve their teaching skills for active learning in university science laboratory courses. It will show you how laboratory sessions can differ with respect to their aim and expected learning outcomes, how to engage students for learning and how to cope with their different levels of pre-knowledge and experience and probe their understanding. Last but not least it will show how you could assess students in laboratory courses.
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Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice)
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The participants should have some experience in teaching in science laboratory courses in higher education.
Approx. 14 hours to complete
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Subtitles: English
What you will learn
Identify the purposes of implementing laboratory classes in higher education.
Provide strategies on how to increase student engagement.
Develop effective questions to probe student understanding of laboratory practice.
Create a rubric for assessing a student performing a lab activity and subsequent reports.
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Intermediate Level
The participants should have some experience in teaching in science laboratory courses in higher education.
Approx. 14 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
Offered by
University of Amsterdam
A modern university with a rich history, the University of Amsterdam
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Module 1: Welcome and introduction
In this module you will learn about different types of laboratory sessions and get acquainted with strategies that can improve student’s engagement in lab sessions. You will get an introduction about this course as a whole and set your personal goals for it.
2 hours to complete
1 video (Total 2 min), 8 readings, 1 quiz
1 video
8 readings
About this Course2m
About Module 12m
Reflection on your teaching10m
Poll: The role of laboratory work in the science curriculum2m
Subtitles introductory video1m
The role of laboratory work in university chemistry18m
A Review of Laboratory Instruction Styles23m
One possible way to engage students is context-based learning and role play17m
2 hours to complete
Module 2: The Good Laboratory Teacher - Tips and Strategies
This module is about qualities needed to be a good laboratory teacher.
2 hours to complete
1 video (Total 3 min), 7 readings, 1 quiz
1 video
7 readings
About Module 22m
Transcript Video: Welcome to Module 23m
Your best laboratory Instructor5m
What defines an effective laboratory instructor?10m
What Do Students Already Know?5m
Pre-laboratory activities12m
Laboratory teaching preparation sheet10m
2 hours to complete
Module 3: Learning Theories in Practice
This module is about the learning theories that can be applied to ensure effective teaching of laboratory work.
2 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 4 min), 5 readings, 3 quizzes
5 readings
About module 32m
Transcript for the Introduction to Module 3 video10m
Formulating clear learning outcomes15m
Johnstone's triangle10m
Threshold concepts - an explanation15m
2 practice exercises
Identifying learning outcomes in the laboratory2m
Considering how Johnstone's Triangle applies in your context2m
2 hours to complete
Module 4: Giving Instructions and Questioning Skills
This module is about giving instruction in a lab session. We present different strategies how to support learning by questioning and how to prevent information overload.
2 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 13 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz
3 videos
Practical work instructions (Example 1)5m
Practical work instructions (Example 2)5m
5 readings
About module 42m
Transcript Video: Welcome to Module 45m
A model of how we learn20m
Questioning skills10m
Questioning stems5m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM TEACHING IN UNIVERSITY SCIENCE LABORATORIES (DEVELOPING BEST PRACTICE)
by AHMay 13, 2020
This course is great. This course is specially designed for the teacher in chemistry who used to teach in the laboratory. But students of chemistry have a way to learn from this course.
by SAug 12, 2020
It's my first time to take an online course, really outstanding and great opportunity, thanks coursea and the teachers who gave me such opportunity.
by SJMay 5, 2020
this course very much useful for me as a laboratory teacher and designing a rubric will help me to get the students outcome
by PBJun 22, 2020
Best course I enjoy with all types of knowledge, regarding course design and best for faculty development.
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