Course ID: | FANR 8900. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 4 hours credit. |
Course Title: | University Teaching in Forestry and Natural Resources |
Course Description: | Instructional policies and procedures as well as effective
pedagogical approaches for university teaching in forestry and
natural resources. Through the development of a teaching
portfolio, students also learn how to document their
instructional activities. |
Oasis Title: | UNIV TEACH NAT RES |
Prerequisite: | Permission of school |
Semester Course Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. |
Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
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Course Objectives: | By the end of this course, students should:
1. Understand basic instructional policies and be familiar with
instructional resources at UGA.
2. Recognize their own teaching style and pedagogical
philosophy.
3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of multiple teaching tools,
techniques, and strategies.
4. Have confidence in their ability to evaluate and improve
their teaching.
5. Better understand the interactions between themselves, their
students, their colleagues, and their institution.
6. Begin to document and direct their own development and growth
as professional educators via a teaching portfolio. |
Topical Outline: | Introduction to the Course
Teaching Portfolios
First Days of Class
Creating a Course Syllabus
Instructional Policies and Procedures
Your Teaching Philosophy
Best Teaching Practices
Managing Classroom Challenges
Leading Lectures
Taxonomy of Thinking
Leading Discussions
Assessing Learning
Course Evaluations
Writing Instruction
Active Learning Including Field Trips and Field Labs
Instructional Technology
Ethics and Values in Teaching
Teaching Diverse Students
Course Design
Professional Development for Teachers
Developing a Teaching Project |