May 14 2015 NSEs for HighAbility Students High expectations particularly related to grades Burn outcomplacency More competitive peer group Desire for stability Social awkwardness Lack of familiarity with campusmaterial ID: 256571
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NSE Course Development WorkshopMay 14, 2015
NSEs for High-Ability StudentsSlide2
High expectations, particularly related to gradesBurn out/complacency
More competitive peer group
Desire for stabilitySocial awkwardnessLack of familiarity with campus/materialOthers?
Challenges Facing High-Ability StudentsSlide3
Academic exposureA test run
Both challenging and reassuring
A legitimate and valuable academic experienceDeveloping college life skillsAdjusting to BaylorFostering positive social behaviors
Merging the social and academic
Making the class relevantDeveloping relationships with depth
GoalsSlide4
Goal-oriented Syllabus
Monday:
content deliveryWednesday:responding to out-of-class assignments
Friday:
Informal discussion, modern application; moving the classroomSlide5
Exposing students to different styles of teaching
Different modes of content delivery: lecture, debate, power point, online, research, scavenger hunt, think/pair/share, student-led lecture, flipped classroom, role play,
game playExposing students to different styles of learningGuided reading
C
lass discussionEncouraging self-motivationExposing students to different styles of assignment
Papers, quizzes, exams, social media, group projects
Combatting grade inflation
Lots of assignments
Some very low grades
Academic exposureSlide6
Moving the classroomCommon Grounds, locations on campus, Cameron Park, my house, online class
Extracurricular meetings
Breakfast in BrooksElevensiesGroup workMe
vs
ThemCollege Life SkillsSlide7
Toga! Toga!Slide8
Merging the Social and Academic
Classroom discussion (in and out of the classroom)
Debasing the coinage
“Thus it is clear that man recognizes God because, in a way, he remembers and recognizes the source from which he sprang. Moreover virtue exists in man and God alike.”
(Cicero,
On the Laws
1.25; Keyes trans.)Slide9
Academic exposureBasic class skills
Use standard text as core
Research-based learning Independent projectsExpertsDeveloping college life skills
Library skills
Positive classroom environmentCitizenshipWeekly discussion
Goals – application to a science NSESlide10
Student and issue-guided topics
Flexibility in the course
Go to the expertsPeer-reviewed journalsGuest lecturesEx. Religion and Sustainability (Dr. Fulton)Focus on current issues and events
Case studies
Ex. NY Times expose on nail salonsEPA response
Weekly discussion based on news stories
Build writing skills over course
Eliminate fluff!
Research-based learningSlide11
Introduce library and database queriesStart course with library training session
Christina Chan-Park
http://libcal.baylor.edu/profile/1433Empowers students with access to newest research and findingsCritical for science students
Primary medium for current research
Necessary skill for advanced courses
Library skillsSlide12
Flexible discussion time for current issues in Environmental Health
Ex. Ebola epidemic in 2014, new Clean Power plan
Students choose articlesRequired participation, interactionProfessor steps back, sits with classConnection of class topics to the real issues
Lack of a clear answer
Global community
Weekly discussionSlide13
Hello!
I will not be in class today however I decided to send you my article that I planned for discussion in case there was time available in class. The article I choose is titled "Banning Lead Ammunition Could Give Condors a Chance". I would like to begin the discussion by saying that often times went it comes to toxic metals, especially lead, humans tend to only focus on the toxic effects it can have on humans and not the wildlife around us. However, toxic metals can definitely have effects on wildlife like the Condors in California.
Some points I'd like to take from the article:
California becomes the first state to require that all hunting ammunition be lead-free.
The heavy metal's many harmful effects have led to its ban from sources such as paint and gasoline. But lead ammunition remains one of the largest unregulated sources of lead in the environment
Several studies have found that scavenging species such as golden eagles, bald eagles, ravens, turkey vultures, and pumas have been exposed to and affected by lead.
Lead poisoning is the leading cause of death in juvenile and free-flying California condors.
Condors aren't being shot by the lead bullets but when they eat the carcasses of animals shot with lead bullets they develop a risk of being exposed to the toxic metal.
After the ban was first implemented in 2007, Condor populations and other bird species showed a decrease in lead exposure and poisoning.
Many scientist are hoping this ban will have a domino effect in other states.
Questions for discussion:
With the obvious proof behind the adverse effects of lead, why hasn't ammunition companies already made a complete switch from lead ammunition to non-lead ammunition?
Research has shown that condors are still being exposed to lead after the lead ban, what could be some possible ways the condors are still being exposed to?
Aside from benefits to wildlife populations, what would be some other benefits to a lead-free ammunition industry? Slide14
Build research, presentation and writing skillsIndependent topic selection
Foster ownership of project
Central theme ties topics togetherMandatory use of peer-reviewed literaturePresentation with audience participation5 min
Short, reference-heavy research paper
Independent projectsSlide15Slide16
Classroom discussionEncourage all participation
First generation students
Male and female studentsBaylor communityEngage with their cohortAcademic opportunities and resources
Participate and thrive
Beyond the classroomHow to engage with academic topics in the “real world”
Citizenship