Location
DSB 108
Start Date
29-5-2015 11:30 AM
End Date
29-5-2015 12:25 PM
Session Type
Interactive Session
Description
Many of us recognize that the traditional college classroom—that in which the professor presents fact-based information to students and then tests them on their retention of those facts—is falling short of teaching students to think effectively in the discipline. Yet, few would disagree with the notion that problem solving should be a goal for students in any discipline. Today’s workshop explores various practical approaches to integrating critical and creative thinking into every step of course design—from developing course goals and student-learning outcomes, to creating meaningful activities and assignments, to conceiving and grading authentic assessments.
Topic Designation
Assessment, Teaching & Learning
Critical and Creative Thinking in the Higher Education Classroom
DSB 108
Many of us recognize that the traditional college classroom—that in which the professor presents fact-based information to students and then tests them on their retention of those facts—is falling short of teaching students to think effectively in the discipline. Yet, few would disagree with the notion that problem solving should be a goal for students in any discipline. Today’s workshop explores various practical approaches to integrating critical and creative thinking into every step of course design—from developing course goals and student-learning outcomes, to creating meaningful activities and assignments, to conceiving and grading authentic assessments.