Véronic’s Top Five Teaching Tips

Food Science and NutritionDepartment of Chemistry

1. Formulate learning outcomes

FOOD3003: Food Packaging and Shelf LifeSyllabus

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 BiochemistryFatty 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 MediaGreater health risks linked to trans fats, not saturated fatsKATHRYN DOYLEReutersPublished Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015 1:49PM EDT

The Value of Peer-Review- Student Presentations -

The Great Food Packaging DebateWhich 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

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5. Consult with your colleagues and students

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