Pedagogies of Engagement

MnSCU Workshop: Moving to Action

October 24 - 25, 2008

Central Lakes College
Brainerd, MN

Topics:

• Pioneering pedagogical change: Examples from MnSCU
• Introduction to a pedagogy: Small steps
• Project context: The relationship between MnSCU, PKAL & SERC
• Project teams work on projects to be used next semester
• Deans: Collaboration time
• Informal networking with other campuses
• Progress reports from entries on the SERC website
• Success for all
• What have we learned?

Facilitators:

• Trish Ferrett, Professor of Chemistry & Co-Director of Carleton’s Interdisciplinary Science & Math Initiative - Carleton College
• Brenda Lyseng, STEM Project Specialist - Minnesota State Colleges & Universities
• John McDaris, Geoscience Content Developer of Science Education Resource Center (SERC)-Carleton College
• Jim Swartz, Dack Professor of Chemistry-Grinnell College

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