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The National Academies
Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education
Center for Education
Workshop on Linking Evidence and Promising Practices in STEM Undergraduate Education
WORKSHOP AGENDA
October 13 & 14, 2008
The National Academies
500 Fifth Street, NW
Room 100
Washington, DC
Please note that the presentations below may be subject to copyright restrictions of the individual presenters.
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Monday, October 13
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Open Sessions
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8:00 a.m.
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Introductions (Breakfast available)
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8:30 a.m.
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Framing the workshop
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Susan Singer, Committee Chair, Carleton College
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9:00 a.m.
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Session 1: Scenario, problem, and case-based teaching and learning
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Ken Heller, University of Minnesota, Moderator
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9:00 a.m
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Effectiveness of Problem-Based Learning
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David Gijbels, University of Antwerp |
Bio
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Paper
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Presentation
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9:15 a.m.
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Evaluating Case-Based Teaching
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Mary Lundeberg, Michigan State |
Bio
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Paper
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Presentation
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9:30 a.m.
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Use of Complex Problems in Teaching Physics
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Tom Foster, Southern Illinois University |
Bio
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Paper
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Presentation
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9:45 a.m.
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Discussion of Presentations
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10:15 a.m.
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Break
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10:30 a.m.
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Session 2: Assessment to Guide Teaching and Learning
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Susan Singer, Carleton College, Moderator
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10:30 a.m.
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Concept Inventories in the Sciences
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Julie Libarkin, Michigan State |
Bio
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Paper
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Presentation
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10:45 a.m.
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Concept Inventories in Engineering
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Teri Reed-Rhoads, Purdue University |
Bio
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Paper
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Presentation
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11:00 a.m.
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Understanding and Addressing Student Misconceptions in Physics
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Paula Heron, University of Washington |
Bio
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Paper
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Presentation
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11:15 a.m.
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Discussion of Presentations
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12:00-12:45 p.m.
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LUNCH: Discuss morning presentations
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12:45 p.m.
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Session 3: Structuring the Learning Environment
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William Wood, University of Colorado, Moderator
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12:45 p.m.
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The Effectiveness of Studio Courses at RPI
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Karen Cummings, So. Connecticut State Univ. |
Bio
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Paper
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Presentation
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1:00 p.m.
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Redesigning Large Classes for Learning (1): Project SCALE-UP
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Bob Beichner, North Carolina State University |
Bio
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Paper
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Presentation
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1:15 p.m.
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Redesigning Large Classes for Learning (2): Developing and Assessing Problem-solving Skills in Online Student Groups |
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Marcy Osgood, University of New Mexico |
Bio
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Paper
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Presentation
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1:30 p.m.
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Redesigning Large Classes for Learning (3): Active Learning Strategies for Introductory Geology Courses |
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David McConnell, North Carolina State Univ. |
Bio
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Paper
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Presentation
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1:45 p.m.
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Discussion of Presentations
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2:30 p.m.
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BREAK and Transition into Small Groups
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3:30 p.m.
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Report Out by Small Groups
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4:00 p.m.
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Session 4: Doing Science –Providing Research Experiences
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David Mogk, Montana State University, Moderator
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4:00 p.m.
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Evaluation of the University of Michigan UROP Program
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Sandra Gregerman, University of Michigan |
Bio
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Paper
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Presentation
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4:15 p.m.
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The Center for Authentic Science Practice in Education
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Donald Wink, University of Illinois, Chicago and Gabriela Weaver, Purdue University |
Bio
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Paper
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Presentation
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4:30 p.m.
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Discussion of Presentations
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5:15 p.m.
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Adjourn for the day
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Tuesday, October 14
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Open Sessions
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8:00 a.m.
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Introductions (Breakfast available)
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8:30 a.m.
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Session 5: Faculty Professional Development
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Ken Heller, University of Minnesota, Moderator
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8:30 a.m.
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Profession Development of Graduate Students/Teaching Assistants
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Donald Gillian-Daniel, University of Wisconsin |
Bio
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Paper
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Presentation
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8:45 a.m.
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Workshops by a Professional Society for New Physics Faculty
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Kenneth Krane, Oregon State |
Bio
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Paper
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Presentation
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9:00 a.m.
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Changing Undergraduate STEM Instruction
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Cathy Manduca, Carleton College |
Bio
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Paper
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Presentation
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9:15 a.m.
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Effectiveness of Faculty Professional Development
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Diane Ebert-May, Michigan State |
Bio
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9:30 a.m.
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Discussion of Presentations
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10:15 a.m.
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BREAK
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10:30 a.m.
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Session 6: Systemic Change in Undergraduate STEM
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Mel George, University of Missouri, Moderator
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10:30 a.m.
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Diffusion of Promising Practices
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Melissa Dancy, Johnson C. Smith University Charles Henderson, Western Michigan University |
Bio
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Paper
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Presentation 1
Presentation 2
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11:00 a.m.
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Discussion of Presentations
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11:30 a.m.
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Small Group Discussion
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12:00 p.m.
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LUNCH: Continue small group discussions
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1:00 p.m.
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Report out by small groups
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1:30-2:30 p.m.
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Session 7: Future Directions
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Susan Singer, Carleton College, Moderator
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Reflections on Linking Evidence and Promising Practices in STEM
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James Fairweather, Michigan State University |
Bio
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Paper
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Presentation
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Responses and Next Steps
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Workshop Steering Committee
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Final Questions and Answers
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2:30 p.m.
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Adjourn
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