Description: Work in microbiology, genetics, or virology with an instructor at Edgewood College who also pursues (and did a UW–Madison postdoc in) scholarly, evidence-based teaching. Heidi already includes a variety of engaging teaching approaches, so this opportunity lets you see those in action as well as connect with faculty at a primarily undergraduate institution.
Semester(s) an intern might contact: Fall or Spring
Institution: Edgewood College
Department(s): Division of Biological Sciences
Intern background needed: General biology, some microbiology
Course(s):
Bio310 Microbiology, lecture/lab, sophomore, 17-60 students
Bio410 Genetics, lecture/discussion, upper level, 15 students
Bio414 Virology, lecture, upper level, 12 students
Dates and times: Variable
Challenges a project might address include:
Potential guest teaching topics/units (weeks 6-10 of the semester): Microbiology – immunology, virology; Genetics – population genetics, molecular genetics; Virology – lifecycles
Teaching strategies of interest: Developing and assessing the effectiveness of active, engaging teaching approaches
Teaching strategies currently used: Connecting to real-world student experiences, problem- or project-based learning, incorporating writing, collaborative learning, inquiry-based labs, frequent formative assessment
Contact: Heidi Horn, hhorn@edgewood.edu