2 978 - Instruction in Teaching Engineering

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Participatory seminar focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching engineering in higher education. Topics include research on learning; course development; promoting active learning, problemsolving, and critical thinking in students; communicating with a diverse student body; using educational technology to further learning; lecturing; creating effective tests and assignments; and assessment and evaluation. Field-work teaching various subjects in the Mechanical Engineering department will complement classroom discussions.

Credits:

0.00 - 6.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: Permission of instructor

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Units to be arranged

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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