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Finding A "Place" For Reading And Discussion Courses: Design And Assessment Of "Social And Ethical Impacts Of Technology"

Conference Session
Approaches to Learning Outcomes Assessment in Liberal Education
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kyle Oliver, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Traci Nathans-Kelly; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Laura Grossenbacher, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Tagged Divisions
Liberal Education
AC 2007-866: FINDING A "PLACE" FOR READING AND DISCUSSIONCOURSES: DESIGN AND ASSESSMENT OF "SOCIAL AND ETHICAL IMPACTSOF TECHNOLOGY"Kyle Oliver, University of Wisconsin-Madison Kyle Oliver is a graduate student in the Department of Engineering Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.Traci Kelly, University of Wisconsin-Madison Dr. Traci Kelly is an Assistant Faculty Associate in the Department of Engineering Professional Development at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin-Madison Dr. Sandra Courter is the Director of the Engineering Learning Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.Laura Grossenbacher, University of Wisconsin-Madison Dr
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Paul Revere In The Science Lab: Integrating Humanities And Engineering Pedagogies To Develop Skills In Contextual Understanding And Self Directed Learning

Conference Session
Multidisciplinary and Liberal Education
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Robert Martello, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Jonathan Stolk, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
Tagged Divisions
Liberal Education
problems they study authentic and relevantto their personal needs, and when students are engaged in the hands-on use of tools andartifacts. The creation of a “classroom community” in collaborative, team-based settings is alsobelieved to contribute to student motivation.Written reactions to the integrated course block indicated student recognition of the high levelsof freedom and control, an appreciation for the hands-on projects, and a sparking of studentcreativity and interest. The following student quotations from the Paul Revere course evaluationsprovide a sense of these positive responses. I really enjoyed this class. The projects gave me a lot of room to explore and try out things which were interesting to me - and those are the things I
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