High Structure Course Design - An Evidence-Based Guide for Designing, Implementing, and Assessing STEM Courses

Grounded in evidence and classroom experience, this practical guide offers STEM instructors actionable strategies to design more effective, inclusive, and engaging courses. Drawing from the STEM education literature and lessons learned from teaching over 8,500 students, author Justin Shaffer shares a research-informed approach to creating high-structure learning environments.

Whether you’re new to teaching or looking to refine your existing course design, this book provides adaptable tools to promote active learning, improve student performance, and build community in and beyond the classroom. Insights from Shaffer’s own education research program make complex pedagogical concepts accessible and immediately applicable.

Perfect for college-level instructors across STEM disciplines, this resource empowers educators to elevate student engagement and support academic success with methods proven to work.