BENJ1011 Introduction to Teaching in BIOENV (1 cr)

Doctoral students will be introduced to the department’s degree programs, teaching goals and procedures. The course will include a brief overview of pedagogical methods, commonly used digital tools in teaching and ethical guidelines for using various materials and artificial intelligence tools. The students are also introduced how to participate in pedagogical training, as well as how to maintain a teaching portfolio to document their teaching experience. A discussion panel with teachers in the department will allow students to understand more about experiences teaching at the University level. Tips for work-life balance among University teachers are presented and discussed.

• be introduced to different teaching methods used in BIOENV

• become familiar with resources for developing teaching skills available at the University

• become familiar with degree programs in BIOENV, departmental teaching goals and procedures

• understand what is required of student teachers in the department

• be introduced to methods for maintaining well-being and work-life balance as a teaching researcher. 

Recommended for doctoral students in their first year, before they begin teaching.

No prerequisites

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