Instructor Professional Development
For Science & Math Instructors, STEM Departments, and Institutions
The Professional Development training program is designed to address six factor areas:
Utilization of Cognitive Strategies
Ability to Self Regulate
Instructor Efficacy
Instructor Perseverance
Emotional Management of Self
Emotional Management of Others
Two levels of training provides instructors the ability to engage students in their STEM courses and/or implementing the OS2 curriculum.
Level I: Instructor training designed to teach to the cognitive and the affective domains with implementation in and out of STEM courses (during office hours).
Level II: Instructor training that encompasses level I, and also provides the ability to facilitate group discussions utilizing the OS2 curriculum.
OS² Student Curriculum
For STEM College Students
The OS2 (Optimizing STEM Students) curriculum is designed to address six factor areas:
Cognitive Strategies
Self-Regulation
Persistence
Self-Efficacy
Time Management
Stress Management
The OS2 curriculum is designed to be taught as an adjunct course to general chemistry and/or mathematics. It has also been shown effective as a stand-only course for STEM students.
