Conference Session

Global Graduate Studies and Programs Abroad - Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary K. Nave Jr., Virginia Tech; Amy L. Hermundstad, Virginia Tech; Michael Stewart, Virginia Tech; Michele Ruth Waters, Virginia Tech; Emily Garner, Virginia Tech; Mohammed Seyam, Virginia Tech; Chelsea R. Corkins, Virginia Tech; Karen P. DePauw, Virginia Tech

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

reasoningskills through problem-based learning activities, and examine complex issues that educators facein the 21st century. The class is taught in an active-learning, technology-enriched classroom.Throughout the semester, students work closely in small groups to discuss a variety of readings,videos, and learning tools, ranging from the writings of Paulo Freire to the PBS documentary“Digital Media: New Learners of the 21st Century.” As deliverables for the course, each studentcreates a learner-centered syllabus for a course in their discipline, a teaching philosophystatement inspired by their own values and experiences, and a problem-based learning project.After each session, students blog and tweet about the readings, individual assignments

Conference Session

Opportunities within Graduate Study Programs - Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natascha M. Trellinger, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

they were interested inparticipating and did not have further questions, they completed an IRB consent form and thenscheduled an interview with me which was conducted and recorded online via Skype. All studyprocedures were conducted in accordance with Purdue University IRB protocol #1606017812.Characterization of participantsFor this research, all participants were selected to have earned their PhD at a Doctoral Universitywith the Highest Research Activity Classification. This was intentional in order to highlight themisalignment between graduating from a Doctoral University that focuses primarily on researchand being an assistant professor at an institution that focuses more on teaching, such asBaccalaureate Colleges and Master’s Institutions