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Discuss with your group:
Why do you think the university requires you to take anI-course? Brainstorm!
Active Learning
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Employers want educated employees that have a range ofskills and abilities... and they will pay for them!
College Degree High School Diplomamedian salary $48,500 $30,000(2013, age 25 – 34)
unemployment 2.7% 5.8%rate (May 2015)
Sources: National Center for Education Statistics http://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=77Bureau of Labor Statistics http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.t04.htm
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Discuss with your group:
What skills and abilities do you think potential employersask your instructors about?
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Recommendation form for UMDgrad school
Recommendation form for UMDnursing school
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It's very hard to learn these skills while you are sitting andpassively listening to a lecture!
Image from blog.carolynworks.com
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Image by Bill Waterson; animation by Giphy.com
In a traditional lecture course,facts and info are poured intoyour brain... then you leaveand try to understand concepts on your own forhomeworks and exams.
Many students simplymemorize facts withoutunderstanding the underlying concepts and principles.THIS IS NOT LEARNING.
We will be using a learning strategy that helps you trulyunderstand the material and develop useful skills for yourcareer.
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Research on how students learn have shown these approachesto be very effective:
- Active learning
- Social learning
By using and discussing concepts in class with your peers,you will be learning the concepts better and confrontingwhether or not you really understand them!
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Learning procedure in this course:
1. Watch pre-lecture video in order to take in needed facts,vocabulary, equations, etc., on the topic.
2. Take pre-lecture quiz to test your comprehension.
3. During class time, participate in active and social learningactivities to ensure that you understand the material andto practice skills you will need in your career.
4. At the end of class, write a “topic brief” to consolidateyour learning of the topic.
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Discuss with your group:
Why do you think the university requires you to take anI-course? Brainstorm!
Active Learning
12
Employers want educated employees that have a range ofskills and abilities... and they will pay for them!
College Degree High School Diplomamedian salary $48,500 $30,000(2013, age 25 – 34)
unemployment 2.7% 5.8%rate (May 2015)
Sources: National Center for Education Statistics http://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=77Bureau of Labor Statistics http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.t04.htm
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Discuss with your group:
What skills and abilities do you think potential employersask your instructors about?
14
Recommendation form for UMDgrad school
Recommendation form for UMDnursing school
15
It's very hard to learn these skills while you are sitting andpassively listening to a lecture!
Image from blog.carolynworks.com
16
Image by Bill Waterson; animation by Giphy.com
In a traditional lecture course,facts and info are poured intoyour brain... then you leaveand try to understand concepts on your own forhomeworks and exams.
Many students simplymemorize facts withoutunderstanding the underlying concepts and principles.THIS IS NOT LEARNING.
We will be using a learning strategy that helps you trulyunderstand the material and develop useful skills for yourcareer.
17
Research on how students learn have shown these approachesto be very effective:
- Active learning
- Social learning
By using and discussing concepts in class with your peers,you will be learning the concepts better and confrontingwhether or not you really understand them!
18
Learning procedure in this course:
1. Watch pre-lecture video in order to take in needed facts,vocabulary, equations, etc., on the topic.
2. Take pre-lecture quiz to test your comprehension.
3. During class time, participate in active and social learningactivities to ensure that you understand the material andto practice skills you will need in your career.
4. At the end of class, write a “topic brief” to consolidateyour learning of the topic.
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