Maine, Dan Buckley
Department of Natural Sciences
University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME 04938
Tel: 207-778-7395
Fax: 207-778-7365
E-mail: buckley@maine.edu
Dates: Mon, Jun 25 – Fri, Jun 29 (or Thu, Jun 28)
States: CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT
Theme: Spatial Analysis
Problem: Predict effects of constructing a building near a campus stream using GPS/GIS mapping
Schedule:
Mon, Jun 25
(pm): Participants register 3:00 - 5:00 pm; Dinner
Tue, Jun 26
(am): New Approaches for Teaching Undergraduate Science
Problem Solving/Cooperative Learning/Context
New Techniques for Addressing Environmental Problems
Review of SSA and GLED Programs
(pm): EIS as an Organizing Principle for Problem Solving Courses
UFE Participants’ Adaptation/Implementation Activities
Specific Courses, Modules, Labs, etc.
(eve): Learn to Download/Create Spatial Files
Wed, Jun 27
(day): Model Cooperative Learning Activity
Introduce "Problem," Form Teams, Scope Project
Brainstorm Data Required and Sampling Needed [physical, chemical, biological]
Collect Spatial Data, Use GPS/GIS to Create "Impact" Maps
Predict/Summarize Project Impacts, Present Team Conclusions
(eve): Introduce Concepts of Meaningful Assessment of Student Learning (if funded)
Thu, Jun 28 (if funded)
(am) Theoretical Foundations and Practical Implications of Educational Research
on How Students Learn
(pm) Using Concept Maps to Assess of Student Achievement (hands-on use of software)
Design of Participants' Assessment Activities for the Coming Year
(eve) Introduction to Curriculum Grant Writing for NSF
Fri, Jun 29
(am) Writing Competitive Curriculum Development Proposals
Latest NSF Proposal Review Criteria and Expectations
Provide/Discuss Successful Proposals
Small Group Brainstorming of Participants’ Curriculum/Proposal Ideas
(pm) Participants Outline Curriculum Adaptation/Implementation/Proposal Ideas
Individuals Share Ideas for Critique by Project Team and Participants
Wrap-up Discussion, Workshop Evaluation and Departure (before dinner)