Topic: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Engineering Classes
Required Readings:
Perez, R. J., Robbins, C. K., Harris, L. W., Jr., & Montgomery, C. (2019). Exploring graduate students’ socialization to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Journal of Diversity in Higher Education.Advance online publication. doi: 10.1037/dhe0000115. -- LINK
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Topic: Visualizing Knowledge: Using Mapping Activities to Enhance Student Learning
This session will discuss several different visualization tools and activities including mind mapping, concept mapping, conceptual diagrams, and visual metaphors. We will consider the pros and cons of each technique and discuss strategies for using them in combination to enhance student learning. The speaker will share some of the mapping activities and assignments she has used in her own classes and share lessons learned and best practices based on her past experiences.
Topic: If, When and How to use Presentation Software in Education
Required Readings:
(2004). PowerPoint in the Classroom. Cell Biology Education,3(3); pp. 155–161. doi:10.1187/cbe.04-06-0045 -- LINK
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Guest Speaker(s): Julia Miyaoka, Professor, Decision Sciences at San Francisco State University and John Fox, Professor, Sociology at Foothill College
Join the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and SURPAS in celebrating Spring with your fellow postdocs!
Postdocs, postdoc partners and families are welcome!
We’ve invited Comet Corn popcorn - a whole party in a bag, along with Tin Pot ice cream, churros in many flavors, and drinks provided by SURPAS.
Topic: Concept Maps - Practicing Effective Ways to Organize and Assess Student Knowledge
Required Readings:
Allen, D., & Tanner, K. (2003). Approaches to Cell Biology Teaching: Mapping the Journey - Concept Maps as Signposts of Developing Knowledge Structures. Cell Biology Education,2(3); pp. 133-136. doi: 10.1187/cbe.03-07-0033 -- LINK
Guest Speaker: Debra Rosenfeld, Assistant Director, Counseling and Resources Careers (BioSci Careers)
Topic: Neuroeducation - Can Neuroscience Inform Education?
Required Readings:
Devonshire, I. M., & Dommett, E. J. (2010). Neuroscience: Viable Applications in Education? Neuroscientist,16(4); pp. 349–356. doi: 10.1177/1073858410370900 -- LINK
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Topic: Students with Learning Disabilities in Higher Education
Required Readings:
Molina, V. M., Perera Rodríguez, V. H., Melero Aguilar, N. , Cotán Fernández, A. and Moriña, A. (2016). The Role of Lecturers and Inclusive Education. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs,16; pp. 1046-1049. doi:10.1111/1471-3802.12361 -- LINK
Guest Speaker(s): Tiffany Lieuw, Associate Director, Student Technology, VPTL and Susan Stephens, Professor, Classics
