1. Towson University Teaching Fellows Program
Dr. Cindy Ghent
June 9, 2017

3. Three Semester Program
Semester 1 (Fall 2017)
Work with designated teaching mentor
Seminar on college science teaching
Semester 2 (Spring 2018)
teach one section of lecture
Semester 3 (Fall 2018)
teach one section of lecture again

4. Program Requirements Must be able to commit to all three semesters
Must attend all Seminar meetings – teaching appointment is contingent upon participation
Must have sign-off from your PI
Must have current documentation to work in United States
Must have satisfactory teaching in Semester 2 to be re-appointed in Semester 3

5. Semester 1: Work with mentor
Depending on course assignment
Work with assigned teaching coordinator
Prepare for teaching course in spring 2018

6. Semester 1: Seminar September 28
Establishing a productive classroom atmosphere: Classroom management and elements of a good syllabus
First day of class, promoting good classroom culture, syllabus statements
October 19
How to make lecture effective: Using problem solving, case study, dilemmas, problem sets, and discussions to facilitate student learning
Multiple representations as a teaching technique
November 16
Evaluating student learning (and your teaching): An introduction to classroom assessment
Blooms taxonomy, rubrics, assessment
December 7
The science of learning and the learning of science: A discussion of learning theories and applications
Constructivism, conceptual change, inquiry, learning outcomes

7. Semester 1: Seminar
Anyone welcome to attend regardless of institutional assignment. All seminars will be held at the TU Center for STEM Excellence from 3:00-4:30pm. Columbus Center at 701 E. Pratt Street Suite 200 Baltimore MD 21202

8. Semesters 2 and 3: Teach Course
Teach a lecture section as adjunct faculty
Several introductory courses
Biology 120 – non majors
Biology 190 – Health Professions majors
Biol 221L or 222L – A&P labs
Chem intro course

9. Semesters 2 and 3: Teach Course
All instructional materials are provided – lecture notes, student worksheets, case studies, assessments – modify as necessary for your teaching
Observations and feedback from master teachers
Ongoing instructional support as needed