Re-Vitalizing the First Year Class through Student Engagement and Discovery Learning

Autor/inn/en	Steuter, Erin; Doyle, Judith
Titel	Re-Vitalizing the First Year Class through Student Engagement and Discovery Learning
Quelle	In: Journal of Effective Teaching, 10 (2010) 1, S.66-78 (13 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1935-7869
Schlagwörter	College Freshmen; Introductory Courses; Sociology; Foreign Countries; Social Problems; Educational Innovation; Discovery Learning; Learner Engagement; Workbooks; Class Activities; Student Research; Assignments; Simulated Environment; Research Skills; Critical Thinking; Thinking Skills; Skill Development; Learning Laboratories; Teaching Methods; Student Surveys; Interviews; Canada + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Studienanfänger; Einführungskurs; Soziologie; Ausland; Social problem; Soziales Problem; Instructional innovation; Bildungsinnovation; Entdeckendes Lernen; Arbeitsbuch; Studentenforschung; Assignment; Auftrag; Zuweisung; Künstliche Umwelt; Forschungsleistung; Kritisches Denken; Denkfähigkeit; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Lernstation; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Schülerbefragung; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Kanada
Abstract	The first year course in Sociology at Mount Allison University introduced students to social issues via dynamic class interactions and assignments that are designed to build conceptual and applied skills. Developments to the course organization have maximized the opportunities for discovery learning and have made the class an enjoyable teaching experience. This article will outline the core innovations that have been developed: 1.) A workbook, similar in style to a hands-on science lab manual, has been developed to engage students in active in-class discovery learning projects. 2.) Client-based interactive class activities are used to help students engage in the solving of contemporary social problems in a manner that reveals the contemporary relevance and application of knowledge regarding social problems. 3.) Research assignments are provided through an internship at the simulated ESPRIT (Evaluating Social Policy Research Investigation Team) think tank which provides students with the opportunity to develop research and analysis skills that are relevant to careers in the field of social analysis. 4.) The course includes the analysis of a contemporary best-selling book that addresses a relevant social problem so that students have the opportunity to participate in current debates about issues of social importance. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Journal of Effective Teaching. Center for Teaching Excellence, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403. Tel: 910-962-3034; Fax: 910-962-3427; e-mail: jet@uncw.edu; Web site: http://www.uncw.edu/cte/et
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01