PEDAGOGY
FUNDAMENTALS OF TEACHING
The SABER•IRACDA didactic teaching curriculum is comprised of a formal pedagogic course, UTeach, as well as an advanced workshop, Successful Starts. At the end of training, Scholars are able to: (i) develop a teaching philosophy; (ii) write learning goals for an undergraduate science course; (iii) develop activities that align with the goals of the course; (iv) develop course outcomes/assessment tools. Scholars will also participate in Professional Preparation, a workshop for the job application process; issues addressed include: how to write and appropriately customize a CV or resume, how to negotiate a start-up package, how to prepare for a job interview and seminar.
FUNDAMENTALS OF TEACHING
The SABER•IRACDA didactic teaching curriculum is comprised of a formal pedagogic course, UTeach, as well as an advanced workshop, Successful Starts. At the end of training, Scholars are able to: (i) develop a teaching philosophy; (ii) write learning goals for an undergraduate science course; (iii) develop activities that align with the goals of the course; (iv) develop course outcomes/assessment tools. Scholars will also participate in Professional Preparation, a workshop for the job application process; issues addressed include: how to write and appropriately customize a CV or resume, how to negotiate a start-up package, how to prepare for a job interview and seminar.
Pedagogic course that provides an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of effective teaching.
Dates: Thursdays, February 1 – May 9, 2024 from 4:00pm – 6:00 pm (12 Weeks)
Advanced 3-day Workshop: Evidence-Based Tools for Teaching and Research at Undergraduate STEM Programs
- Guided activities
- MinI-Presentations
- Panel discussions
- Remote Instruction
Dates: May 17, May 23 and May 24, 2024 (from 8:30am – 12:00pm each day)
The Professional Preparation Workshop is designed to provide training for postdocs and advanced graduate students on how to apply for academic positions at primarily undergraduate institutions
- Preparing your CV
- Stating your teaching philosophy
- Presenting your teaching / mentoring experience
- Writing a cover letter, conducting mock interviews
Dates: August 11, 2023 from 1:00pm – 5:00pm
The purpose of the South Texas Pedagogy consortium (STePc) is to enhance and provide training in pedagogic practices in science education for San Antonio and South Texas area institutions.
Sign up as a trainee interested in teaching and lecturing at local college/ universities
For trainees interested in teaching and lecturing at local college/ universities or for interested extramural faculty, send email to iracda@uthscsa.edu or call 210-562-4043 if you are seeking participation in STePc.
