1. Carving a Pathway to Success
Intro to Life Science Course Intro

2. The Old Way
Memorize
Test

3. That doesn’t work.
Okay, what does?

4. ? We learn skills by practicing. Collaborative Learning
Inquiry-Based Learning
Project-Guided Learning
Guide on the Side ?
Experiential Learning
Active Learning
We learn skills by practicing.
Flipped Classroom
Problem-Based Teaching
Hands-On Learning
Inverted Technique
Constructivist Instruction

5. Employable Skills Observation Record keeping Drawing conclusions
Problem solving
Communicating effectively
Writing concise and complete descriptions
Note taking
Constructing arguments

6. Science Skills Observation Record keeping Drawing conclusions
Problem solving
Communicating effectively
Writing concise and complete descriptions
Note taking
Constructing arguments

7. This way, the course becomes relevant to any set of interests.
Biology is simply the mechanism by which we will practice the skill of doing science.
This way, the course becomes relevant to any set of interests.

8. You’re used to the Old Way. Get used to the New Way.

9. The Old Way
Memorize
Test

10. The New Way
The Pathway to Success
Ask
Read
Respond
Share
Practice

11. My goal is to help you build a toolbox and a skillset that will make you a better citizen. What does success mean for you?

12. Now, let’s get to work…

13. Today’s Agenda Entry Quiz 1: Syllabus (5 min)
Lecture: Pathway to Success
Practice: Scientific Method IF-AT Quiz
Lecture: Variables in Scientific Design

14. Read Have a conversation with the author Take good notes Ask questions
Investigate further

15. Respond Form an opinion based on facts Analyze another’s opinion
Respond to questions posed by others
Make decisions after hearing differing arguments

16. Share Effectively communicate your ideas to others
Explain the consequences of the results of a particular piece of scientific news
Help a coworker understand your point of view

17. Practice Design and execute a planned project
Rewrite and edit as often as possible
Work with a team to solve problems

18. Ask Check for accuracy and consistency between sources
Determine relevance of results
Judge the efficiency of a particular technique