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The Relationship Between Preservice Teacher's Implicit Beliefs Of Intelligence And How They Define Intelligence, Michelle K. Bacchiocchi
The Relationship Between Preservice Teacher's Implicit Beliefs Of Intelligence And How They Define Intelligence, Michelle K. Bacchiocchi
Andrews University Teaching and Learning Conference
Preservice teachers’ implicit beliefs and their preferred definitions of intelligence are important because they influence children and their beliefs about ability (Dweck, 2006). This presentation will share the results of a quantitative study in which over 250 preservice teachers from the Midwest were surveyed to find out their implicit beliefs about intelligence and their knowledge of intelligence definitions.
A Critical Conceptual Dialogue On E. G. White's Admonition: "Not Mere Reflectors", Jay Brand, Randy J. Siebold
A Critical Conceptual Dialogue On E. G. White's Admonition: "Not Mere Reflectors", Jay Brand, Randy J. Siebold
Andrews University Teaching and Learning Conference
White's challenge, that 'Youth should be … thinkers, and not mere reflectors of other men's thoughts' can be misinterpreted. Often, individuals criticize education’s focus on scholarly sources instead of personal creativity. However, to avoid reflecting other men’s thoughts, students must be aware of what those men – and women – have said. In fact, in my understanding, it is impossible to contribute original, fresh ideas and insights WITHOUT awareness of what others have already said. To think originally, one must be familiar with previous ideas; otherwise, s/he will be in danger of merely reflecting the ideas of others - even …
Case-In-Point Methodology: Creating A Studio-Laboratory Environment In Every Classroom, Emily Carlson, Kari Gibbs Prouty
Case-In-Point Methodology: Creating A Studio-Laboratory Environment In Every Classroom, Emily Carlson, Kari Gibbs Prouty
Andrews University Teaching and Learning Conference
Participants will explore the unique approach of case-in-point methodology which utilizes student experiences to transform the academic space, harness failure, and process life’s challenges. Emphasis will be given to designing tasks that promote problem solving, communication, and self-reflection across all age groups and disciplines. Borrowing from best practices utilized at Harvard Business School, the University of Minnesota, and Andrews University’s Undergraduate Leadership Program, attendees will learn how to create tasks designed to make use of both the explicit and underlying issues that surface in the day-to-day lives of students and connect those issues to course content.
The Implications Of College Tuition Cost: Multiple Considerations, Kadejha Adams
The Implications Of College Tuition Cost: Multiple Considerations, Kadejha Adams
Andrews University Teaching and Learning Conference
In the United States, it is the responsibility of the State to provide free public-school education for all children from K-12 grade. There is no obligation on the part of the government to provide higher education to all. This poster will address the issues and considerations of the cost of college tuition.