Theoretical/Abstract

A novel yearly course introducing observational skills to dermatology residents, using Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) Goal: To focus on the nuances of observation with no background knowledge required (texture, color, shape, shadow). To allow each...

This instructor leverages field trips to the Boston area to reinforce weekly lectures on the impact of buildings to environmental health. Goal : The goal of the format of this class is to: 1) have students read peer-reviewed literature and actively lead...

This term course on education and community in America explores the origins and evolution of students and faculty engagement in their communities, specifically in educational programs from the late nineteenth to the early twenty-first centuries. Activity...

Students think about their futures and the literature they read through a unique metaphor and activity involving mashed potatoes. Goals: To inspire students to focus on their passions and creativity, rather than becoming victims of apathy or mediocrity To...

In this activity, students debated topics in science and technology from the perspective of a stakeholder during a particular period in 20th century American history. While this structure was used for all three debates, this posting will draw from one...

In this activity, students will be able to reflect on their experiences throughout the semester, and respond to a short prompt before their final exam. Goal/s: Engage in self-reflection and self-assessment. Class: Astro 16 and Astro 17 Introduction...

This activity is designed to assess students’ understanding of the course learning goals by engaging the students in an active, individualistic question and answer session. It provides the instructor with valuable insights about his/her students’ learning...

This reflective activity is designed to provide the instructor with feedback about students’ understanding of course concepts and about their experience with the course. Goals To assess students’ understanding of course concepts and their experience with...

In this activity, students work as a group to create one large conceptual map that includes many or all of the key concepts from the course using large Post-it notes and dry easer markers. Class: HGSE T543: Apply Cognitive Science to Teaching and Learning...

This debate about whether judicial review is compatible with democracy is meant to get students thinking about what sort of ideal democracy is, and to see both its procedural and substantive components. Prior to class, students had read Dworkin (1997), pp...