Practicum in Teaching SymSys 1

The purpose of this practicum course is to prepare students to lead discussion sections of Minds and Machines (SYMSYS 1 / CS 22 / LINGUIST 35 / PHIL 99 / PSYCH 35). The course will provide pedagogical training in the context of introductory cognitive science. Students will learn how to: implement strategies for effective discussion and engaging learning activities in section; effectively support students in 1:1 and small group learning; and consider a variety of strategies for student assessment.