Disciplinary Society-Educational Association (DSEA) Alliance

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Sparked by a 1977 day of dialogue on the NSF Shaping the Future report, representatives of national disciplinary societies and educational associations (DSEA) have been meeting regularly to gain a common sense of the issues and challenges to be addressed by STEM leaders and to explore collaborative efforts to facilitate local and national efforts toward reform. There are many well-established and productive efforts within these societies that are beginning to benefit from sharing of ideas and linking of programmatic activities; these range from programs for new faculty and new department chairs to workshops on new pedagogies– "teaching in the field."

In late 2003, DSEA representatives identified a common goal around which to develop a shared agenda: to increase the diversity of the community of undergraduate STEM faculty in the coming decade.

Goals for Student Learning

In preparation for a spring 2005 PKAL publication, representatives of disciplinary societies were asked for goals for student learning prepared by their community. We present here materials from Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience- Graduates of an undergraduate program in neuroscience are expected to have completed a curriculum that enable them to demonstrate the following core competencies:

• awareness of critical natural science and psychological principles
• awareness of experimental methodology, design and data analysis
• awareness of historical trends and theoretical perspectives that inform the field of neuroscience
• advanced awareness of a particular area of areas of study within neuroscience
• critical thinking and independent thought
• effective communication skills
• an awareness of the concept of personal responsibility for research conduct.

Go here for complete essay.

Events & Activities

• DSEA: September 2000 Meeting
  September 29, 2000
• DSEA: November 2000 Meeting
  November 28, 2000
• DSEA: January 2001 Meeting
  January 30, 2001
• DSEA: March 2001 Meeting
  March 20, 2001
• DSEA: May 2001 Meeting
  May 22, 2001
• DSEA: September 2001 Meeting
  September 25, 2001
• DSEA: November 2001 Meeting
  November 29, 2001
• DSEA January 2002 Meeting
  January 29, 2002
• DSEA: April 2002 Meeting
  April 23, 2002
• DSEA: July 2002 Meeting
  July 23, 2002
• DSEA: September 2002 Meeting
  September 24, 2002

Resources

Reports, Best Ideas, & Proceedings

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