Teaching Strategies and Student Engagement

The teacher shares their journey of evolving teaching methods by drawing inspiration from bowerbirds. They emphasize the importance of creativity, risk-taking, and transdisciplinary approaches in education. By redesigning courses and incorporating experiential learning, the teacher aims to foster critical thinking and collaboration among students.

What inspired the speaker to change their teaching approach?

• Observing a bowerbird in Australia

• Attending a teaching workshop

• A visit to a science museum

• Reading a book on education

What realization did the speaker have about their students' learning?

• Students were asking too many questions

• Students were not engaging in critical thinking

• Students were excelling in exams

• Students were not attending classes

What is a key component of the speaker's new course design process?

• Group projects every month

• Big questions that require critical thinking

• Daily lectures

• Weekly quizzes

How did the students in Australia develop confidence?

• By writing essays

• By attending guest lectures

• By conducting science experiments

• By interacting with new people for a news site

What was the focus of the bio art class?

• Learning about famous artists

• Enhancing observation skills through science and art

• Improving artistic skills

• Studying the history of biology