https://ehsanmisaghi.com/tags/university-teaching/University TeachingHugoBlox Kit (https://hugoblox.com)en-usSat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0600https://ehsanmisaghi.com/media/icon.svghttps://ehsanmisaghi.com/tags/university-teaching/https://ehsanmisaghi.com/teaching/ta-bio207-ualberta/Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0600https://ehsanmisaghi.com/teaching/ta-bio207-ualberta/<h3 id="overview">Overview</h3> <p>Supported undergraduate learning in BIOL 207: Molecular Genetics and Heredity at the University of Alberta, for which I was nominated for by my students and received teaching awards. The course covers the chromosomal and molecular basis of gene transmission and function, mapping strategies, gene isolation approaches, and regulatory mechanisms in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.</p> <h3 id="responsibilities">Responsibilities</h3> <ul> <li>Facilitated student learning in tutorials/labs and supported concept mastery</li> <li>Demonstrated methods/approaches and provided real-time feedback</li> <li>Supported assessment and learner success through structured guidance and marking</li> </ul> <h3 id="key-takeaways">Key takeaways</h3> <ul> <li>Genetics concepts “stick” when students practice moving between mechanism → prediction → interpretation</li> <li>Clear feedback loops (what to fix, why it matters, how to verify) accelerate learning and confidence</li> <li>Good assessment support emphasizes reasoning and evidence hygiene, not memorization</li> </ul>https://ehsanmisaghi.com/teaching/ta-zool303-ualberta/Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0600https://ehsanmisaghi.com/teaching/ta-zool303-ualberta/<h3 id="overview">Overview</h3> <p>Supported undergraduate learning in ZOOL 303: Animal Developmental Biology at the University of Alberta, for which I received commendations from the Faculty. The course introduces principles of animal development across vertebrates and invertebrates and integrates molecular, cellular, and comparative perspectives to explain embryogenesis and organ system development.</p> <h3 id="responsibilities">Responsibilities</h3> <ul> <li>Supported students with developmental biology concepts and mechanisms</li> <li>Facilitated learning through guided problem-solving and discussion</li> <li>Helped learners connect experimental evidence to developmental outcomes</li> </ul> <h3 id="key-takeaways">Key takeaways</h3> <ul> <li>Students learn development best by linking gene regulation + cell interactions + morphology</li> <li>“Mechanism first” teaching reduces rote memorization and improves transfer across model organisms</li> <li>Structured reasoning (what changes, when, and why) improves interpretation of experimental results</li> </ul>