First Year Seminar courses provide first year and transfer students the opportunity to learn problem-based research skills in a course that revolves around a common, broad topic. While topics may vary by course, each course is required to have certain elements in it such as use of the Common Reading text, co-curricular activities, and inquiry-based learning.
Why Teach a First Year Seminar Course?
- You have the opportunity to teach your favorite topic.
- You can make a differenct in the lives of first year and transfer students.
- Since First Year Seminar class sizes are small, you have the opportunity for close engagement with students.
- The interdisciplinary nature of First Year Seminar gives you the chance to work with colleagues from other disciplines.
- You have the opportunity to take students outside the classroom for things like service learning projects and co-curricular activities.
- You have the opportunity to participate in discussions on new pedagogies that may provide quidance in other areas of teaching and research.