The Science of Teaching

The spark that ignites a student’s curiosity for science and mathematics can happen anywhere, but it is crucially nurtured in the classroom. In this session, three Distinguished Teaching Award winners will discuss what it takes to engage students in scientific inquiry.
Introduction: Steven Kahn, Dean, Division of Mathematical & Physical Sciences | 0:07
Moderater: Jennifer Johnson-Hanks, Executive Dean, College of Letters & Science | 3:04
Alex Filippenko, Professor of Astronomy | 5:52
Alexander Paulin, Assistant Teaching Professor of Mathematics | 23:05
Marla Feller, Paul Licht Distinguished Professor in Biological Sciences | 40:46
Q&A | 53:16
Closing: Michael Botchan, Dean of Biological Sciences | 59:42
Part of the Basic Science Lights the Way series from the UC Berkeley College of Letters & Science. Visit basicscience.berkeley.edu for more info.
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