The request to create GRAD 6011/8011

Date: February 11, 2016
To: The Graduate School
From: Office of Academic Affairs
Approved On: January 18, 2016
Approved by: Graduate Council
Implementation Date: Spring 2016

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GRAD 6011. Teaching at American Colleges or Universities: Perspectives for International Students. (3) Cross-listed as GRAD 8011. This course, which offers the same curriculum and pedagogy as GRAD 6001/8001 Teaching at the College or University Level, is designed for and offered to International graduate students who wish to teach at American colleges or universities. The unique perspectives and cultural experiences of International graduate students will be sought and utilized in covering such topics as developing a teaching philosophy, constructing a syllabus, understanding American students’ demographics and learning styles, incorporating active learning and critical thinking, constructing rubrics for use in testing and grading, and applying theories of learning and motivation to the classroom. From this foundation, students will teach during class meetings to gain experience and benefit from peer review. Language support will be offered as needed.

GRAD 8011. Teaching at American Colleges or Universities: Perspectives for International Students. (3) Cross-listed as GRAD 6011. This course, which offers the same curriculum and pedagogy as GRAD 6001/8001 Teaching at the College or University Level, is designed for and offered to International graduate students who wish to teach at American colleges or universities. The unique perspectives and cultural experiences of International graduate students will be sought and utilized in covering such topics as developing a teaching philosophy, constructing a syllabus, understanding American students’ demographics and learning styles, incorporating active learning and critical thinking, constructing rubrics for use in testing and grading, and applying theories of learning and motivation to the classroom. From this foundation, students will teach during class meetings to gain experience and benefit from peer review. Language support will be offered as needed.