Educating food scientists: development of a framework to guide curriculum improvement and pedagogical practices

TitleEducating food scientists: development of a framework to guide curriculum improvement and pedagogical practices
Faculty/College/UnitLand & Food Systems
StatusCompleted
Duration1 Year
Initiation04/01/2010
Completion06/30/2011
Project Summary

To understand how the Food Science program can best educate students for successful careers in the food industry, the impact of different pedagogical and experiential learning approaches, and a reassessment of learning outcomes are required. To this end we will 1) develop and implement survey tools to solicit information from program alumni and industry and government professionals who hire and supervise program graduates; and 2) apply multivariate data analysis to identify factors related to success of graduates. Students (undergraduate, graduate) will be recruited to carry out survey development, implementation, and data analysis, with the assistance of the applicants and Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS) Learning Centre associates. The information will be used by faculty members to modify the curriculum and pedagogical practices to better prepare students to meet the demands of the food industry workplace. and used in future years to monitor and continually improve the Food Science program.

Funding Details
Year 1: Project YearYear 1
Year 1: Funding Year2010/2011
Year 1: Project TypeSmall TLEF
Year 1: Principal InvestigatorChristine Scaman
Year 1: Funded Amount41,809
Year 1: Team Members

Christine Scaman, Food, Nutrition, and Health, Faculty of Land and Food Systems
Eunice Li-Chan, Food, Nutrition, and Health, Faculty of Land and Food Systems
Judy Chan, Food, Nutrition, and Health, Faculty of Land and Food Systems / Teaching and Academic Growth