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Graduate Experience in Science Education: The Development of a Science Education Course for Biomedical Science Graduate Students

Dina G. Markowitz^*,, and Michael J. DuPré

*Department of Environmental Medicine and Center for Science Education and Outreach, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14642

Monitoring Editor: Vivian Siegel

Address correspondence to: Dina G. Markowitz (dina_markowitz{at}urmc.rochester.edu)

The University of Rochester's Graduate Experience in Science Education (GESE) course familiarizes biomedical science graduate students interested in pursuing academic career tracks with a fundamental understanding of some of the theory, principles, and concepts of science education. This one-semester elective course provides graduate students with practical teaching and communication skills to help them better relate science content to, and increase their confidence in, their own teaching abilities. The 2-h weekly sessions include an introduction to cognitive hierarchies, learning styles, and multiple intelligences; modeling and coaching some practical aspects of science education pedagogy; lesson-planning skills; an introduction to instructional methods such as case studies and problem-based learning; and use of computer-based instructional technologies. It is hoped that the early development of knowledge and skills about teaching and learning will encourage graduate students to continue their growth as educators throughout their careers. This article summarizes the GESE course and presents evidence on the effectiveness of this course in providing graduate students with information about teaching and learning that they will use throughout their careers.