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Sep 27, 2024
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BIOL 495 - Peer Leadership in Biology (1 unit) CO14
Peer-leaders facilitate discussion groups integrated with introductory biology courses. Peer-leaders present course content, provide study strategies, and mediate learning for novice students. Maximum 4 units.
Prerequisite(s): Department consent required; Junior or Senior standing.
Units of Internship/Practicum: 1
Core Status: CO14
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to critically assess and synthesize course content in order to develop weekly lesson plans.
2. Students will develop and demonstrate basic pedagogical skills to engage novice students in learning.
3. Students will apply study and learning skills they have developed in previous major courses in order to coach novice students for success in an introductory course.
4. Students will be able to modify and adjust their instruction methods based on periodic feedback though written evaluation and effectiveness as rated by a peer-mentor or faculty mentor.
5. Students will develop and articulate presentation skills appropriate to their personal and professional goals.
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