Harnessing the Power of Misconceptions to Energize Deep Learning
Location
DSB 104A
Start Date
29-5-2015 3:40 PM
End Date
29-5-2015 5:00 PM
Session Type
Poster Presentation
Description
Do we really understand everything we think we know about fostering significant learning? Are our instructional practices sufficiently focused on addressing deeply rooted misconceptions that arguably are the most powerful impediments to learning? And are our assessment methods revealing whether students’ learning experiences are in fact changing the cognitive patterns deeply rooted in their misconceptions? Participants at this session will reflect on how they address student misconceptions, exchange views with colleagues, and compare their approaches to a model suggested by the facilitator.
Topic Designation
Teaching & Learning
Harnessing the Power of Misconceptions to Energize Deep Learning
DSB 104A
Do we really understand everything we think we know about fostering significant learning? Are our instructional practices sufficiently focused on addressing deeply rooted misconceptions that arguably are the most powerful impediments to learning? And are our assessment methods revealing whether students’ learning experiences are in fact changing the cognitive patterns deeply rooted in their misconceptions? Participants at this session will reflect on how they address student misconceptions, exchange views with colleagues, and compare their approaches to a model suggested by the facilitator.