| Abstract Scope |
Formal training in how to teach engineering within higher education remains relatively uncommon despite the significant impact it has on the overall student experience. This presentation will center around the development and implementation of a new course for graduate materials science & engineering (MSE) students: "Teaching Materials Science & Engineering." Collectively, the graduate students created a 6 week mini-course ("Foundations of Materials Science") that was delivered to a non-technical audience of MSE staff members. The approach necessitated that students deliver content in a way that is accessible to a range of backgrounds, which is notoriously challenging in introductory courses. Additionally, graduate students participated in regular discussions of teaching including topics such as Bloom's taxonomy, homework design, inclusive teaching, active learning, and evaluation of teaching. The course is part of a larger department effort to support the growth of students as future educators including as teaching assistants in the MSE curriculum. |