Recently CELT staff have been hearing faculty voice concerns and questions about adding active learning to general education courses. Although the discussion will focus on the issue of adding active learning to classes where burgeoning student enrollments have eroded or jeopardized student motivation and participation, faculty who are simply looking for better ways to engage students are also encouraged to attend.
Lunch is provided, so pre-registration is required.
Results of student surveys, course evaluation, and exam performance demonstrate that learning of the subject under these conditions has improved. Student achievement shows measurable and statistically significant increases in information recall, analytical skills, and quantitative reasoning. The presentation is being sponsored by the Penn State Department of Geosciences and the National Association of Geoscience Teachers, but those who teach in other disciplines are also encouraged to attend. We will inform Geosciences accordingly. There's still time to submit a FELT proposal before the March 12 deadline.