Falin Zhang 张  发  林
  • About Me
  • Research 研究
    • Interest Fields 研究兴趣
    • Publication 学术成果
    • Ongoing Works 当前研究
  • Teaching 教学
    • Teaching Experience and Professional Development 教学经验和培训
    • Teaching Interests 教学兴趣
    • Teaching Philosophy 教学哲学
  • Photographing 摄影
  • Contact 联系方式

Teaching Experience & Professional Development


Sessional Lecturer

  • September - December 2014
          Course: Studies in Global Political Economy - China in GPE
          Level: Fourth-year Undergraduate  
          Department of Political Science, McMaster University (Canada)

  • March 2009 - June 2010
          Course: Financial English
          Level: Third-year undergraduate
          Department of Economics, Sichuan University (China) 

Teaching Assistant

  • September 2014 - April 2015 
          Course: Research Methods, Statistics and Political Analysis 
          Level:  Third-year undergraduate
          Department of Political Science, McMaster University (Canada)


  • September 2013 - April 2014     
          Course: Research Methods, Statistics and Political Analysis 
          Level:  Third-year undergraduate
          Department of Political Science, McMaster University (Canada)


  • September 2012 - April 2013         
          Course: Research Methods, Statistics and Political Analysis 
          Level:  Third-year undergraduate
          Department of Political Science, McMaster University (Canada)


  • March 2009 - June 2010             
          Course: World Economy System     
          Level:  Third-year undergraduate
          Department of Economics, Sichuan University (China)

Professional Development 

By completing the following two courses, I received a Teaching and Learning Foundation Certificate issued by the McMaster Institute for Innovation and Excellence in Teaching and Learning (MIIETL):

Education 600: Essential Skills in Teaching and Learning

This course involves both in-person and online components. Students select and complete six workshops from a list approved by the MIIETL. The workshops are focused on key foundational themes in teaching and learning in higher education. Students are also responsible for completing workshop evaluation forms, engaging in online discussions, and writing a series of reflections. (Approx. 12 hours)

Education 650: Peer-Evaluated Teaching Experience

This course focuses on effective strategies for planning and delivering a lesson. Students form smaller subgroups then plan and deliver short lessons to practice their instructional skills. They also receive peer feedback geared towards improving the lessons, and offer similar feedback to their peers. Attendance at all in-class meetings is mandatory to achieve a passing grade. (Approx. 18 hours)


Based on completion of the Teaching and Learning Foundation Certificate and another three courses describe below, I also received a Teaching and Learning Scholar Certificate.

EDU 700: Essential Skills in Teaching and Learning (II)

This course involves both in-person and online components. Students select and complete six workshops from a list approved by the MIIETL. The workshops are focused on key scholarly themes in teaching and learning in higher education. Students are also responsible for completing workshop evaluation forms, engaging in online discussions, and writing a series of reflections. [Prerequisite: EDU 600] (Approx. 12 hours)

EDU 750/751: Principles and Practices of University Teaching

The focus of this course is on honing essential pedagogical and practical teaching skills. This includes sessions on curriculum design, teaching strategies (e.g., Inquiry and Problem-Based Learning), assessment strategies, developing a teaching dossier, and research on teaching and learning. [No prerequisites.] (Approx. 36 hours)

EDU 760: Self-Directed Study

Students will engage in a self-directed study on a teaching and learning topic of their choice, with mentorship from a MIIETL staff or relevant faculty member. Students will conduct a scholarly literature search on their topic, create an electronic record of their sources, write a brief scholarly report, and communicate and/or present their findings to others. [Prerequisites: EDU 600 and EDU 650] (Approx. 10 hours)
Learn more about the two certificates
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