Véronic’s Top Five Teaching Tips Food Science and Nutrition Department of Chemistry

1. Formulate learning outcomes FOOD3003: Food Packaging and Shelf Life Syllabus Learning outcomes: 1.Draw the chemical structures of food packaging materials 2.Compare the physical properties of food packaging materials 3.Describe chemical, biological and physical deteriorative reactions in foods 4.Propose packaging solutions to minimize deteriorative reactions 5.Interpret and communicate novel developments in food packaging

2. Incorporate formative assessment in your lectures CHEM3401: Physical Aspects of Biochemistry Fatty Acid Metabolism Lecture Working with a partner: 1.Draw a sketch of the fatty acid synthesis pathway starting with the molecule acetyl-CoA 2.Underline the enzyme acetyl-CoA carboxylase and illustrate the effects (+ or -) of its regulators 3.Explain to your partner how the regulation of fatty acid synthesis and oxidation are coordinated

3. Be creative with assignment design Inspiration From the Media Greater health risks linked to trans fats, not saturated fats KATHRYN DOYLE Reuters Published Thursday, Aug. 13, :49PM EDT The Value of Peer-Review - Student Presentations - The Great Food Packaging Debate Which packaging material is best?

4. Use grading rubrics To share and discuss with your students! Poor Needs improvement Meets expectations Exceeds expectations Literature review Objectives Methods...

5. Consult with your colleagues and students How are your courses fitting into the program? Learning outcomes Types of assignments Difficulty level Common challenges...