Using the Science Writing Heuristic: Training Chemistry Teaching Assistants

by: K.A. Burke, Jason Poock, Brian Hand, and Thomas Greenbowe

Promoting the use of the Science Writing Heuristic (SWH) among novice teaching assistants at a large university is facilitated by a program of instructional training and mentoring. Sessions include hands-on activities with guided inquiry in tandem with elements of the SWH. These provide TAs with the opportunity to both experience and practice integrating the SWH.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 9/1/2005Stock # jcst05_035_01_36Volume 035Issue 01

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