BE 895 Methods in Bioengineering Education

Bioengineering PHD students only.

This course provides training in the practical aspects of teaching.  The students will attend seminars emphasizing basic pedagogical skills.  Depending on the course setting for the practicum portion, student will obtain handson experience developing and delivering lectures, leading recitations, developing and supervising instructional laboratories, preparing and grading homework, grading laboratory reports, and preparing and grading examinations.  Practicum experiences will be supervised by a faculty mentor.  Students will meet during the practicum portion of the course to discuss difficult situations encountered in the classroom/laboratory and to constructively review each other.  Final evaluations will be based on mentor, peer, and student feedback.

Department of Bioengineering
School of Engineering and Applied Science
University of Pennsylvania
210 S. 33rd Street
Room 240 Skirkanich Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone No.: (215) 898-8501
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