In "Make Activities Inquiry-Based: Tips for Science Lecturers," Williams Straits, Assistant Professor at Appalachian State University (NC) and Russell Wilke, Assistant Professor, Angelo State University (TX), describe successful strategies for teaching process skills in the science classroom, turning formerly active-learning techniques and activities into more productive and instructive inquiry-based.
In "Developing Professional Behaviors in an Allied Health Program," Colleen Whittington and Barbara Branstiter, Professors in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Sinclair Community College (OH), describe a self-assessment process that helps students get up to speed in a timely manner with the "art" component of patient care.
Make plans now to attend the 27th annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, May 29-June 1, 2005, in Austin, Texas.
Register online at https://www.nisod.org.
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Call for Proposals Deadline: December 15, 2004
NISOD celebrates teaching and leadership excellence by inviting proposals from college faculty and staff, presidents, and other key administrators including deans, department chairs, and college teams.
Go to https://www.nisod.org/conference.
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Reminder
NISOD members now have the ability to search and download three years' worth of Innovation Abstracts online! Go to https://www.nisod.org for more information.
Richard Degus
Executive Assistant to the President
11/29/2004 |