Justin Shaffer
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Teaching Professor in Chemical and Biological Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. Author of the book, High Structure Course Design, which offers a framework for transforming student outcomes.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 51min
High Structure STEM Classes
Justin Shaffer discusses increasing course structure in STEM classes, highlighting benefits for all students. Topics include scaffolding student learning, authentic assessments, active learning strategies, co-requisites in STEM majors, metacognitive skills, group quizzes, and student-led teaching in STEM education.
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Jul 15, 2024 • 31min
Episode 166: High Structure Course Design for Online STEM Courses
Dr. Justin Shaffer, an expert in high structure course design, offers insights into enhancing online STEM education. He emphasizes the importance of structured course design for boosting student engagement and improving outcomes. Strategies like scaffolding and interactive tools are discussed to create a supportive learning environment. Shaffer also advocates for incremental changes in course design, encouraging educators to adapt gradually for better effectiveness. This thoughtful conversation reveals how intentional course design can cater to diverse student populations.
Jun 17, 2025 • 41min
High Structure Course Design for Student Engagement, Retention, and Success
Justin Shaffer, Associate Dean and Teaching Professor at the Colorado School of Mines, discusses transformative educational strategies. He explores the challenges students face in gateway courses and shares a structural framework for enhancing engagement and retention. Shaffer emphasizes how high structure course design fosters learning across disciplines without sacrificing rigor, addressing the long-term impacts of COVID on student readiness. His insights aim to bridge equity gaps and improve overall academic outcomes in higher education.
