Teaching in the Sciences

This is a unique professional development resource for college faculty who teach in the science classroom. Whether you are a first-time faculty member, or have experience in the classroom, this book will help you be a more effective and successful faculty member. It may be used by faculty in any science discipline, and offers guidance, tips and suggestions for those who teach on either the undergraduate or graduate level. Teaching in the Sciences helps readers focus on the essentials, including: Course development. Improving the science lecture. Student retention. Teaching non-science majors. Written assignments in the science classroom. Technology. Evaluation and testing.