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Improving Reading Compliance And Quiz Scores Through The Use Of Reading Guides, Judith Longfield, Trent W. Maurer
Improving Reading Compliance And Quiz Scores Through The Use Of Reading Guides, Judith Longfield, Trent W. Maurer
Centers for Teaching Excellence Staff Presentations
Questions & Rationale: This session will present an inquiry into student learning as measured by reading compliance and quiz scores. Students’ reading compliance has declined substantially over the past 30 years from over 80% to less than 20% (Burchfield & Sappington, 2000). Even in textbook-reliant introductory courses, students read less than 1/3 of the assigned pages (Gurung & Martin, 2011), and reading compliance significantly predicts exam scores and final grades (Sappington et al., 2002). Students who have not completed the readings are unprepared for class activities based on that material, which makes it difficult for instructors to move beyond content-delivery …
From Theory To College Classrooms: Collaborative/Cooperative Learning Techniques That Work, Judith Longfield
From Theory To College Classrooms: Collaborative/Cooperative Learning Techniques That Work, Judith Longfield
Centers for Teaching Excellence Staff Presentations
Research demonstrates that engaging students in the learning process leads to improved attitudes, enhanced learning and student retention. In this session attendees will learn about the research behind cooperative and collaborative learning, how to form groups and create effective learning tasks, and be introduced to a variety of active learning techniques. Participant will also practice integrating collaborative learning techniques (CoLTs) into a course by developing a plan for using, grading and evaluating one or more CoLTs.
Using Collaborative Learning Techniques (Colts) To Promote Engaged Student Learning, Judith Longfield
Using Collaborative Learning Techniques (Colts) To Promote Engaged Student Learning, Judith Longfield
Centers for Teaching Excellence Staff Presentations
Research demonstrates that engaging students in the learning process leads to improved attitudes, enhanced learning and student retention. In this interactive session you will learn about collaborative and cooperative learning, how to form groups and create effective learning tasks, and be introduced to a variety of active learning techniques. You will also practice integrating collaborative learning techniques (CoLTs) into a course by developing a plan for using, grading and evaluating one or more CoLTs.
Teaching Certification Programs: Key Questions For Design & Refinement, Judith Longfield
Teaching Certification Programs: Key Questions For Design & Refinement, Judith Longfield
Centers for Teaching Excellence Staff Presentations
In addition to learning about two Teaching Certification Programs at Georgia Southern, one for faculty and another for TAs, attendees will be asked to share their experiences with Teaching Certification Programs.