The Art of Teaching and the Science of Learning 2011 CTE Summer Institute on Teaching & Learning

Session Objectives By the end of this session, you should be able to Identify a variety of scientific sources for HPL Identify the key findings from this research and recognize their relative value in the context in which you teach Recognize that in addition to these key factors, faculty need to be creative (artful) in how they address these factors Begin to integrate these factors into your decision-making / instructional practice

Identify a Significant Learning Experience

What are some of the common themes?

Bransford et. al. Learning: From Speculation to Science Memory and Understanding Experts vs Novices Cognitive Load Scaffolding Preconceptions / Misconceptions Private Universe Active Learning Metacognition

Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education Gamson and Chickering, 1987 Good practice encourages contacts between students / faculty Good practice encourages cooperation among students Good practice encourages active learning Good practice gives prompt feedback Good practice emphasizes time on task Good practice communicates high expectations Good practice respects diverse talents and ways of learning

Learning Environments Assessment-Centered Learning-Centered Knowledge-Centered Community- Centered

High Impact Activities NSSE Experiential Learning Multi-Sensory Learning Holistic Learning

Lecture: Probe, Clarify, Guide, Complicate Lecture: Setup Lecture: Debrief Aaa Authentic Activity Trial & Error Feedback Retrial Lecture 7 – 8 weeks M/C Midterm M/C Final

Integrative Course Design Learning Objectives Course Goals Learning Activities Assessment: Formative & Summative

Self-Initiated Self-Guided Reflection Activities The Graphic Syllabus Sociology 101 Survey Sociology Critical Thinking Life-Long Learning Course Goals Identify, List, Explain Analyze, Evaluate, Synthesize Self-Initiated Self-Guided Self-Correcting Learning Objectives Lecture Active Learning Reflection Activities Teaching Method M/C Test Paper, Project Learning Log Evaluation