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Teaching Laboratories

Teaching Laboratories. Anna Monfils Department of Plant Biology. Dexter’s Lab Created by Genndy Tartakovsky / www.planetdexterslab.com. How are labs different from lectures?. Personal interaction Immediate Spontaneous. What is your job as a laboratory instructor?. Teacher Facilitator

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Teaching Laboratories

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  1. Teaching Laboratories Anna Monfils Department of Plant Biology Dexter’s Lab Created by Genndy Tartakovsky / www.planetdexterslab.com

  2. How are labs different from lectures? • Personal interaction • Immediate • Spontaneous

  3. What is your job as a laboratory instructor? • Teacher • Facilitator • Mentor • Accessible Resource

  4. Resources for Students • Counseling Center • Ombudsman • Learning Resources Center • Writing Center • Olin Health Center • Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities • Undergraduate Advisors • Resident Assistants

  5. Four components to laboratory teaching: • Preparation • Organization • Implementation • Management

  6. Preparation • Know your laboratory content • Run through Laboratory and assignment before class – trouble shoot • Arrive early and prepared • Check laboratory supplies and equipment • Make sure students are on time and prepared! • Syllabus

  7. Organization • Communicate expectations and put in writing “Students don’t like surprises” • Provide clear written instructions of lab content, protocol, and assignments. • Keep grades, graded assignments, and handouts (new and old) organized and easy to access. • Present laboratory material in a clear, well organized, easy to follow format.

  8. "Things should be made as simple as possible, but not any simpler."

  9. Implementation • Talk loud enough for students to hear you • SLOW DOWN! • Look at the students and walk around the room • Learn the names of your students • Never lie. You are not expected to know everything. • Request feedback. • Look for alternative explanations - adapt • Follow through!!!!

  10. Management • “Don’t be everyone’s friend” • Maintain professional atmosphere • Have a sense of humor • Encourage students to problem solve • Seating arrangements and “Group work” • Respond to behavior, not the person • Respect students

  11. Summary • Labs are different from lectures • TA’s have many different jobs as laboratory instructors • Prepare well • Stay organized • Respond to the dynamic laboratory environment • Respect the students individuality

  12. "It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge ."

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