ERIC Number: EJ1195659
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Nov
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-0047-231X
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Providing Pedagogy Education for Aspiring Instructors at Institutions without Formal Pedagogy Curriculum or Undergraduate Populations
Coffman, Kirsten E.; Martínez-Gálvez, Gabriel; Brown, Ashley K.; Matchett, William E.; Horazdovsky, Bruce F.
Journal of College Science Teaching, v48 n2 p14-20 Nov 2018
Mayo Clinic annually trains over 1,000 predoctoral students and postdoctoral research fellows in medicine and biomedical sciences. However, training opportunities are limited for those interested in teaching and mentoring undergraduates. Predoctoral students sought to provide practical, trainee-led, pedagogical learning opportunities. A survey sent to trainees regarding preferred pedagogy education format guided development of the Twin Talk. A Twin Talk is two sessions; first, a content expert discusses a pedagogical technique (Take-in), and second, volunteers practice the technique (Try-out). The success of each Twin Talk was evaluated via survey. Trainees preferred workshop-style pedagogy opportunities (N = 141 of 198 responses). Eighty-seven trainees have attended a Twin Talk, and 75% of Take-in attendees had a satisfactory understanding of the material. Trainees favored in-person expert presenters over videoconferencing. Modeling of the teaching technique was well-received (N = 9 of 10). In conclusion, Twin Talks show promise for trainee-led pedagogy experiences; however, Try-out participation has been limited. In-person expert presentations that utilize the technique are preferred at Take-in sessions. The Twin Talk will be refined to increase trainee participation in the Try-out sessions.
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Teaching Methods, Undergraduate Study, College Faculty, Teacher Student Relationship, Trainees, College Science, College Instruction, Surveys
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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