Registrations are invited for Online Course on Organic Chemistry for Teachers and Educators by TISS. The course is free of cost.
About TISS
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), established in 1936, is India’s premier University for applied social science research and education. The Institute is a deemed university and is fully funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India. The TISS offers a range of professional programs and research degrees at its Mumbai, Tuljapur, Guwahati, and Hyderabad campuses.
Course Details
Organic Chemistry, namely, the study of Carbon Compounds, has been one of the three foundational pillars of Chemistry on account of it holding the key to understanding the chemical processes involved in giving rise to living organisms, as well as in the synthesizing of organic compounds with desirable properties. This course is aimed at advancing teachers’ understanding of the organic chemistry and related concepts, as well as their pedagogical knowledge of teaching organic chemistry. They will also learn about students’ difficulties in these concepts and the ways to deal with them with the help of case studies of student thinking, their understanding, and misconceptions, etc., and will explore resources to address the issues.
This module was designed as part of The Connected Learning for STEM Project. It aims to build capacities of secondary school teachers in Science and Mathematics to foster higher-order thinking with inclusion and equity. CL4STEM is a South-South collaboration among higher educational institutions to adapt and pilot the CLIx model of TPD developed and implemented in India, in Tanzania, Nigeria, and Bhutan. CL4STEM modules for teacher professional development are Open Educational Resources and involve teachers in short courses and online communities of practice to enrich classroom practice with Pedagogical Content Knowledge, and understanding of Inclusion.
Who can join this course?
Teachers, Educator, anyone interested in teaching Chemistry.
Course Fee
Free.
How to Register?
Interested individuals can register online via this link.
Contact
Email: tissx[at]tiss[dot]edu
FAQs
What web browser should I use?
The Open edX platform works best with current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari.
How can I access the course on a smartphone?
You can access the course via TISSx app on your Android smartphone. You can install the app from Playstore.
