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Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice)

University of Amsterdam

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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.
This course is developed by ECTN (European Chemistry Thematic Network), Working group Lecturing Qualifications and Innovative Teaching Methods.

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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

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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100% online

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Flexible deadlines

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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

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University of Amsterdam

A modern university with a rich history, the University of Amsterdam

(UvA) traces its roots back to 1632, when the Golden Age school Athenaeum Illustre was established to train students in trade and philosophy. Today, with more than 30,000 students, 5,000 staff and 285 study programmes (Bachelor's and Master's), many of which are taught in English, and a budget of more than 600 million euros, it is one of the largest comprehensive universities in Europe. It is a member of the League of European Research Universities and also maintains intensive contact with other leading research universities around the world.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

Week 1

3 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.

3 hours to complete

1 video (Total 2 min), 8 readings, 1 quiz

1 video

Introduction Module 11m

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

Week

Week 2

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

Welcome to Module 22m

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

Week

Week 3

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

2 videos

Learning theories in practice2m

Johnstone's triangle summary1m

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

Week

Week 4

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

Welcome to Module 42m

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

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Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice)

Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice)