Resources for Scientists Teaching Science

Table of Contents: Add active learning to large classes Using the Web to teach science TA resources Teaching links Biology links Writing links Tips for designing a WIM course Course syllabi Writing assignment ideas Peer review Responses to student writing Tips on leading stimulating discussions Alternatives to large group discussions Reading lists Study questions Exam questions General Ecology- UNH

WHO? This site is for scientists who love to teach- or who would love to love to teach.  WHY? Its purpose is to foster the spread of teaching ideas/practices that promote critical thinking. Many of the teaching ideas included on this site use writing as a tool to engage students in active learning. HOW? Most materials have been collected from undergraduate courses in evolution, ecology, and animal behavior. But, modify these ideas for use in your own courses!   Do you have teaching materials, comments, or new links?   ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Many thanks to teaching assistants (TAs) and faculty from Cornell University, University of New Hampshire and Keene State College for generously contributed their teaching materials. This site is funded by the National Science Foundation's Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology Postdoctoral Fellowship.   NOTE: Some links are PDF documents and require Adobe acrobat reader to access them.   Last updated November 30, 2001 Comments, questions or new links? Contact Anne at astork@cisunix.unh.edu