CTE 2010 Summer Institute on Teaching and Learning How People Learn CTE 2010 Summer Institute on Teaching and Learning

Session Objectives By the end of this session, participants 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

Identify a Significant Learning Experience

Bransford et. al. 5 themes that have changed conceptions of learning Memory and the structure of Knowledge Analysis of Problem Solving / Reasoning Early foundations Meta-cognitive processes and self regulation Cultural Experience and community participation

Pedagogical Content Knowledge Assessment-Centered Learning-Centered Knowledge-Centered Community- Centered

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

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

What are the Common Denominators?