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MCC Daily Tribune

TCC: Fall Conversation #1--Framing Conceptual Understanding and Reasoning

The TCC's fall 2023 Conversations series kicks off next Monday, Sept. 25, 12:00 to 1:00 PM, with Framing Conceptual Understanding and Reasoning. Ben Schermerhorn (Engineering Science and Physics) will facilitate.

What does it mean to understand a concept? In this conversation, we will review some of the theoretical frameworks that underpin educational research on conceptual understanding and reasoning before discussing the implications for what we do in the classroom. While much of the theory is taken from STEM education research, no prior content knowledge is needed, and everyone is welcome! Bring your ideas of what conceptual understanding and reasoning in your field looks like for an even richer discussion. 

This is a hybrid event, so please join us in however you can: in person in Room 12-201 at the Brighton Campus or via Zoom.

All faculty and professional staff are invited!

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This is the first of three Conversations this semester based on the TCC's theme of Communities of Learners. See the Sept. 14 Tribune announcement for more details.

The event is designed to meet the following goals of the Teaching and Creativity Center's programming: 

  • Goal 1: Create a culture of critical reflection, continual growth, and collaboration for faculty at all stages of professional growth  
  • Goal 3: Facilitate faculty inquiry into the study of teaching & learning with an equity lens 

Questions about this event?  Please email Amy Burtner, one of the TCC's faculty leads.

Amy Burtner
Teaching and Creativity Center
09/19/2023