Welcome Class of 2014to your

Freshman Orientation Mock Class

Focus on LEARNING

• Today you will– Learn a bit about the Marymount course syllabus– Learn about our focus on inquiry learning– Participate in a mock class

SyllabusEvery course has a syllabus that looks something like this

Your instructor may hand it out on the first day of class, or (to go green) will post it on Blackboard

It provides important information about the instructor and how to contact him/her, as well as:

Purpose of course

Objectives

How the class is conducted

SyllabusOther information on the syllabus:

How your grade is calculated

What you can expect to happen every day, and what you need to do to prepare for class

The textbook and other readings

Additional information the instructor thinks is important

SyllabusEvery syllabus also lists standard University statements about academic integrity, special needs accommodations, our use of your work for assessment purposes, and snow or other emergency closings.

This may be on the FIRST page or the LAST page

The bottom line: READ

YOUR COURSE SYLLABUS!!!

Learning at Marymount University

Inquiry Learning“… classroom practices that promote student learning through guided and, increasingly, independent investigation of complex questions and problems, often for which there is no single answer.”

Starting with DSC 101, inquiry classes focus on:• Formulating good questions•Developing and implementing a strategy for identifying and collecting evidence•Using analysis, synthesis/creation, and evaluation to reach a conclusion•Developing a final product•Reflecting on your learning

Ask

Investigate

CreateDiscuss

Reflect

In an inquiry class…

• You may participate in case studies or lab work• There will be an emphasis on group activities

during class• Lots of discussion will happen in class• You will be learning skills for research and may

do a research project

Annual Student Research Conference