Teaching Innovation Showcase

Chem 102: Foundations of Discovery Learning for College of Chemistry Transfer Students

This one-unit course is designed to assist incoming transfer students with their transition into the College of Chemistry through discussions around coursework and careers, interactions with the CoC community, and rigorous preparation for engaging in a creative discovery learning experience. Author: Katherine Blackford, Lecturer in Chemistry Course Number & Title: Chem 102: Foundations of Discovery Learning for College of Chemistry Transfer Students Grant Type:...

Terrestrial Nitrogen Cycle Jigsaw Puzzle

In this activity, students represented organisms in the nitrogen cycle and collaboratively formed a physical representation of the cycle. Author: Christine Gehrig-Downie, Lecturer in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management Course Number & Title: XESPM 15: Introduction to Environmental Science Grant Type: Lecturer Teaching Fellows Program (LTF)

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Soil Science Research: From Data Analysis to Presentation

In this assignment, students analyzed soil science data using R, created presentations, and delivered their findings in a conference-style setting. Authors: Sarick Matzen, Postdoctoral Associate and Céline Pallud, Associate Professor in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management Course Number & Title: Sustainable Soils Research Incubator Grant Type:...

Reconstruct a Lecture

In this activity, students collaborated as a class to reconstruct a lecture based on randomly-mixed lecture slides and prior knowledge of their primary object of analysis (Lydia Millet’s novel A Children’s Bible.) Author: Becky Hsu, Lecturer in College Writing Programs Course Number & Title: ColWrit R1A: Accelerated Reading & Composition Grant Type: Lecturer Teaching Fellows Program (LTF)

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Research as a Tool for Change

In this lesson, students explored the various dimensions of research, from traditional methods to its impact on social change and justice, discussing ethical considerations and the balance of insider versus outsider status, and reflecting on how research can empower communities and influence their own work. Author: Marieka Schotland, Executive Director at i4Y (Innovations for Youth), Berkeley Public Health Course Number & Title: PH199: Independent Study - YEDI (Youth Equity Discovery Initiative) Grant Type:...

QQCR: Question, Quote, Comment, Reply

This assignment facilitated asynchronous discussion of weekly reading assignments in the context of a large seminar course. Author: Lisa Yan, Assistant Teaching Professor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Course Number & Title: CS195: Social Implications of Computer Technology Grant Type: Teaching Excellence Colloquium

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PSYCH171: Psychological Research on Children of Immigrant Families

This course is an undergraduate lecture series that introduces students to psychological research on children in immigrant families. It covers scientific theories, research methods, and key findings related to the development of children growing up in these family environments. Author:Qing Zhou, Professor in Psychology Course Number & Title: PSYCH171: Psychological Research on Children of Immigrant Families Grant Type: ...

Physics in Practice: Solving Real-World Problems

In this assignment, students applied physics to real-world problems across various fields like quantum mechanics and thermodynamics, focusing on intuition over complex math. The comprehensive problems doubled as educational readings, aiming to both motivate and empower students. Author: Eugene Chiang, Professor in Astronomy, Earth & Planetary Science Course Number & Title: Physics/Astro C101: Order-of-Magnitude Physics Grant Type:...

Op-ed Problem Space

In this assignment, students researched and discussed the issues their argumentative essays aimed to solve. This step, between initial research and thesis drafting, helped them articulate key concerns foundational to their arguments. Author: Mark Bauer, Lecturer in Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership Course Number & Title: E295: Communications for Engineering Leaders Grant Type: Lecturer Teaching Fellows Program (LTF)

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IB 77: Integrative Human Biology

This course, features weekly lectures by different Integrative Biology faculty members. Each lecture, lasting an hour, delves into their research grand challenges, how these relate to the courses they teach, and the societal benefits. Authors: Dr. tyrone B hayes, Professor in Integrative Biology, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Judy Chandler Webb Distinguished Chair for Innovative Teaching and Research, Dr. Robert Full, HHMI Professor in Integrative Biology. Course Number & Title: IB...