Spring 2022
Week 13: STEM Identity
Cimpian and Leslie. 2017. The Brilliance Trap.pdfCimpian and Leslie. 2017. The Brilliance Trap
Gilbert, E. Your elusive creative genius
Week 12: Emotional Support
Brown, B. The Power of Vulnerability
Huberty et al. 2019. Efficacy of the Mindfulness Meditation Mobile App "Calm".pdfHuberty et al. 2019. Efficacy of the Mindfulness Meditation Mobile App "Calm" to Reduce Stress Among College Students
Week 11: Stereotype Threat
Steele. 1999. Thin Ice_ Stereotype Threat and Black College Students.pdfSteele, C. M. Thin Ice: Stereoype Threat and Black College Students
Stereotype Threat: A Conversation with Claude Steele
Week 8: Imposter Syndrome
Johnson and Smith. 2019. Mentoring Someone with Imposter Syndrome.pdfJohnson and Smith. 2019. Mentoring Someone with Imposter Syndrome
Cox, E. What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it?
Week 7: Feedback
Hattie and Clarke. 2019. Chapter 1: What is feedback? Visible Learning Feedback.pdfHattie and Clarke. 2019. "What is feedback?" Visible Learning: Feedback.
Georgiou et al. 2018. Peer review of teaching_ What features matter_ A case study within STEM faculties.pdfGeorgiou et al. 2017. Peer review of teaching.
Week 6: Midterm Review Session
Harper. 2006. Student Problem-Solving Behaviors.pdfHarper. 2006. Student Problem-Solving Behaviors.
Royce. 2004. Question Their Answers.pdfRoyce. 2004. Question Their Answers.
Week 5: Inclusive Learning Environments
Gamrat_2021_inclusiveTeachingPractices.pdfGamrat. 2021. Fostering inclusive practices among undergraduate teaching assistants.
Week 4: Growth Mindset
Dweck. 2015. Carol Dweck Revisits the 'Growth Mindset'.pdfDweck, C. 2015. Carol Dweck Revisits the 'Growth Mindset'
Henry et al. 2018. Fail is not a four-letter word.pdfHenry, M. A. 2011. FAIL Is Not a Four-Letter Word
Pay extra attention to the figures & diagrams!
Week 3: Teaching Strategies
Reading Questions
Horii.
What is active learning and why is it relevant to mentor sessions? What parts of the active learning approach do you agree or disagree with?
What is the benefit of understanding your own problem-solving process as a mentor?
What are some useful strategies when working at a board/with a big group/with a small group?
Flapan.
What are the benefits and drawbacks of the teaching styles discussed by Flapan?
Which of the tips and tricks discussed by Flapan (both successful and unsuccessful) have you witnessed in classes or employed as a mentor?
Horii. Strategies for guiding student problem solving in PMA.pdfHorii, C. Strategies for guiding student problem solving in PMA
Flapan. 2011. How to Be a Good Teacher Is an Undecidable Problem.pdfFlapan, E. 2011. How to be a Good Teacher is an Undecidable Problem.
Week 2: Exploring PHYS009 & the learning process
Reading Questions
What is associative learning? What are some methods of using associative learning (i.e. metaphors, humor, analogies etc.) How does Khan use these tactics in his writing?
Khan claims “you can standardize curricula, but you can’t standardize learning.”
How do you interpret this as a learner and/or a mentor?
Khan. How Education Happens. excerpt from The One World Schoolhouse.pdf