Basic principles of weather phenomena and the physical processes underlying these phenomena. Emphasis on weather patterns of New England. Lab.

This course is intended to familiarize UNH instructors with the fundamentals and best practices of teaching Online. The course objectives are centered on core instructional competencies with an emphasis on application, which are reinforced through modeling of best practices by the course facilitators. Participants are encouraged to apply strategies covered in the Fundamentals of Online Instruction as they begin the development of their own Online course. Topics covered include: the difference between Online and face-to-face instruction, quality standards, instructor presence, an Online syllabus template, learning design, active learning, content chunking, course outline and workload balance. Cr/F.

Examination of the issues, principles, and practices of using writing to enhance learning. Appropriate for all fields and disciplines. Participants design and field test assignments. Seminar requires field work and independent research. Cr/F.

Examination of methods used in classroom assessment and classroom research. The focus is on the improvement of teaching and learning in a teacher's own classroom. Research project is required. Prereq: permission.