Lab sessions are where students apply their theoretical knowledge from the classroom during hands-on activities and deepen their understanding through exploration, but they are also a time-pressured setting where instructors are responsible for their students’ safety as well as their learning. “Facilitating Effective Labs” aims to equip lab instructors with tools to lead an engaging and collaborative lab session that still gives students time to complete the required activities. We will explore strategies for setting lab expectations, giving helpful pre- and post-lab talks, and asking questions that promote discovery and observation.
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Participants who complete multiple sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion that acts as a credential demonstrating your investment in professional development to future employers. Complete 3 unique sessions and upload a qualifying reflection for a Teaching Preparation Certificate; complete 7 unique sessions and submit a qualifying Teaching Statement for an Advanced Teaching Preparation Certificate. Please feel free to contact Michelle Gaston (michelle.gaston@austin.utexas.edu) or Jo Hurt (jchurt09@utexas.edu) with further questions. We look forward to working with you!