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Tips for Using Small Group Activities in Large Lecture Halls

Tips for Using Small Group Activities in Large Lecture Halls. CFE Faculty Showcase November 1, 2013. Chem 101. 200-350 students per section Flipped classroom: video assignments in order to have problem-solving time during class Mentors present every day, prepared to assist with concepts.

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Tips for Using Small Group Activities in Large Lecture Halls

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  1. Tips for Using Small Group Activities in Large Lecture Halls CFE Faculty Showcase November 1, 2013

  2. Chem 101 • 200-350 students per section • Flipped classroom: video assignments in order to have problem-solving time during class • Mentors present every day, prepared to assist with concepts

  3. Problem-solving groups • Students assigned to groups & seats using the Sakai PostEm feature • Usually 3-5 students per group • Move groups every 4 weeks • Assign new groups at mid-semester • Group students randomly or by design?

  4. Lecture hall constraints • How to manage with fixed seats? • Under-enroll classroom • Leave entire rows empty for Mentors to assist “interior” students

  5. Class structure • Ask question and have individuals respond • Show results • Encourage dialog, including Mentors, and repoll • Problem-solving is worth 3-5% of course grade • Does “right answer” count? Or is attendance enough?

  6. Mentors in action! http://youtu.be/lZjzWl2lm0w

  7. Student feedback re Mentors • Provide on-the-spot support • “It was really crucial to have mentors and tutors there helping me…” • [Course set-up] provided me with helpful feedback • [Course set-up] encouraged students to participate in class • Course was designed to keep me engaged in learning

  8. Creating a Mentor Program • Solicit students from previous semesters • Ask colleagues teaching similar courses to identify potential mentors • Advertise through Student Services and Departmental events

  9. Chem 296: Chem Ed Practicum • 1-3 credits, variable • Experiential education credit • Approximately one year from initial paperwork to course listing

  10. Additional Mentor responsibilities • Lead review sessions before midterms • Run recitations • Moderate Sakai Forums

  11. Hear from the Mentors • Benefits as student to having mentors in the classroom • Reasons for becoming Mentors

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