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The Art of Teaching and the Science of Learning. 2011 CTE Summer Institute on Teaching & Learning. Session Objectives. By the end of this session, you should be able to Identify a variety of scientific sources for HPL
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The Art of Teaching and the Science of Learning 2011 CTE Summer Institute onTeaching & Learning
Session Objectives By the end of this session, you should be able to • Identify a variety of scientific sources for HPL • Identify the key findings from this research and recognize their relative value in the context in which you teach • Recognize that in addition to these key factors, faculty need to be creative (artful) in how they address these factors • Begin to integrate these factors into your decision-making / instructional practice
Bransford et. al. Learning: From Speculation to Science • Memory and Understanding • Experts vs Novices • Cognitive Load • Scaffolding • Preconceptions / Misconceptions • Private Universe • Active Learning • Metacognition
Seven Principles for GoodPracticein Undergraduate EducationGamson and Chickering, 1987 • Good practice encourages contacts between students / faculty • Good practice encourages cooperation among students • Good practice encourages active learning • Good practice gives prompt feedback • Good practice emphasizes time on task • Good practice communicates high expectations • Good practice respects diverse talents and ways of learning
Learning Environments Assessment-Centered Learning-Centered Knowledge-Centered Community-Centered
High Impact Activities • NSSE • Experiential Learning • Multi-Sensory Learning • Holistic Learning
Lecture:Probe, Clarify,Guide, Complicate Lecture:Setup Lecture:Debrief Aaa Authentic Activity Trial & Error Feedback Retrial Lecture 7 – 8 weeks M/C Midterm Lecture 7 – 8 weeks M/C Final
Integrative Course Design LearningObjectives CourseGoals LearningActivities Assessment:Formative &Summative
The Graphic Syllabus Sociology 101 Survey Sociology Critical Thinking Life-Long Learning Course Goals Identify, List, Explain Analyze, Evaluate, Synthesize Self-Initiated Self-Guided Self-Correcting Learning Objectives Lecture Active Learning Reflection Activities Teaching Method M/C Test Paper, Project Learning Log Evaluation