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Title: | Evidence-based Program Design: Integrated Science |
Authors: | Symons, Sarah L. Colgoni, Andrew Eyles, Carolyn H. Harvey, Chad T. Robinson, Sarah J. |
Keywords: | Science and Mathematics Education;Science and Mathematics Education;iSci |
Publication Date: | 2010 |
Abstract: | <p>iSci is an innovative four-year undergraduate program offered by the Faculty of Science at McMaster University. With an intake of fewer than sixty students, a focus on learning by research, and a unique pedagogical model, iSci attracts high-achieving students who want a varied, challeng- ing and integrated science degree.</p> <p>This poster uses Chickering & Gamson’s “seven principles” (1987) to ex- plore how the iSci instructional team incorporated results from educational research projects into the design of the iSci program: Seven principles for good practice in undergraduate education <ol> <li>Encourages contact between students and faculty </li> <li>Develops reciprocity and cooperation among students </li> <li>Encourages active learning </li> <li>Gives prompt feedback </li> <li>Emphasizes time on task </li> <li>Communicates high expectations </li> <li>Respects diverse talents and ways of learning</li> </ol></p> |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/11375/14503 |
Identifier: | isci_coll/3 1002 5333587 |
Appears in Collections: | iSci Publications |
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