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Title: Use of a Professional Development Course to Promote Student-Centered Teaching in Large STEM Courses.
Authors: Shumar, Wesley1 (AUTHOR), Silverman, Jason1,2 (AUTHOR), Moyer, Alison E.1 (AUTHOR), Casino, Meredith1 (AUTHOR), Condon, Brett3 (AUTHOR), Murasko, Donna1 (AUTHOR), King, Daniel1 (AUTHOR), Stanford, Jennifer S.1,2 (AUTHOR) jss75@drexel.edu
Source: College Teaching. Jul-Sep2025, Vol. 73 Issue 3, p145-159. 15p.
Subject Terms: *Career development, *Teacher development, *Undergraduates, Semi-structured interviews, Grounded theory
Abstract: Undergraduate courses in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines are predominantly taught via traditional lecture, despite evidence that student-centered instruction is more effective at supporting student learning. To improve STEM instruction, we developed a professional development course promoting use of student-centered pedagogies in large STEM classes. Through semi-structured interviews analyzed by modified grounded theory approach, we found that all participants communicated changes in their thinking and practice post-course. A majority were focused on student-centered pedagogies, while a few remained focused on traditional lecture-based teaching. Observed differences may be due to varied understanding about how people learn or receptivity to effective pedagogies. Outcomes suggest important considerations in STEM professional development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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