Symposium--Student Centered Approach to Instruction

Oral Session

ASA Section: Education & Extension

Integration of a more enhanced student-centered approach which is aimed at improving student learning and retention

Cosponsor(s):

Undergraduate Education Community
Monday, October 22, 2012: 12:55 PM-4:30 PM
Hyatt Regency, Regency Ballroom F, Third Floor
Community Leader:
Indi Braden
Organizer:
John G. Graveel
Presider:
John G. Graveel
12:55 PM
Introductory Remarks
1:00 PM
Group Work: Keys to Getting Lemonade Instead of Lemons.
Larry K. Michaelsen, University of Central Missouri
2:30 PM
Break
2:45 PM
Windows to… : Four Ways to Think about Nearly Any Concept.
Jan Wiersema, Iowa State University; Barb Licklider, Iowa State University; Roger Elmore, Iowa State University
3:15 PM
Innovative Approach to Active Learning.
John G. Graveel, Purdue University; George Van Scoyoc, Purdue University
3:45 PM
Break
4:00 PM
Incorporating Experiential Learning Projects Into Graduate Courses.
Thomas DeSutter, North Dakota State University; Jack Norland, North Dakota State University; David Hopkins, North Dakota State University; Francis Casey, North Dakota State University
4:15 PM
Agroecology Program At Florida International University: An Interdisciplinary and Integrated Approach.
Krishnaswamy Jayachandran, Florida International University; Mahadev Bhat, Florida International University
4:30 PM
Adjourn