The team members coordinate days when they can exchange all or part of the class period with another team member whom in turn reciprocates at either during same period, or more often, another time. Both classes are reading the same book, Tuesdays with Morrie. Then as part of the project, the students will bring in guest speakers for a panel discussion on the social issues addressed in the book. Previous projects of this type last spring have included community experts, other faculty, Pat Wheeler, Mary Boyd and Patrick Allen. The students work in groups, have a moderator and come up with questions and discuss them in the context of the book.
Students then have an individual paper due for their respective classes.
Student comments on this type of project in the past have been very enthusiastic. Michele LaCroix taught essay writing processes and skills to the Economics students and later in October will conduct a writing workshop with them on editing and revising. Susan lectured the English students on how, in almost every business, good writing skills are imperative for employees to effectively communicate their ideas, etc. Last spring Susan presented the history of technology and basic economics to both classes. Debbie presented the societal theories on technology.