Interactive Engagement in Large Classes: Methods and Examples from the Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative

Name: Interactive Engagement in Large Classes: Methods and Examples from the Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative

Date: Friday, November 2

Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm

Location: Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Victoria Learning Theatre 182

Description: The Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative (CWSEI) is a large-scale multi-year project at UBC, working with departments to identify what students should learn, measure what they actually are learning, and design, evaluate and disseminate evidence-based instructional approaches that improve student outcomes.

This session is aimed at, and relevant for, any faculty members or instructors seeking deeper student engagement and improved learning inside their classrooms. Participants will hear about and try (as students) a sample of techniques that have been “scaled up” to medium and large class settings. There will then be a question and answer period with a panel of instructors experienced with some of these methods: Bruce Dunham (Statistics), Georg Rieger (Physics and Astronomy), and Patricia Schulte (Life Sciences). Resources will also be made available for follow-up.

This organization team for this event consists of Science Teaching and Learning Fellows from CWSEI: Amanda Banet, Bridgette Clarkston, Warren Code, Sandra Merchant, and Gaitri Yapa.

Ticketing: FREE – Please Register

Open to Public, Recommended for Faculty and Staff