Though we have not used McGuire’s text in our seminar she is a leader in metacognition and her work is important to our student’s development. Consider “attending” this webinar: Stylus, McGuire
https://stylus-author-webinars.teachery.co/saundra-mcguire
How much did you know about the subject before we started?
I had only heard about Industry City in passing and was very excited about the opportunity to visit and learn about the place as well as the area. When thinking of the âgreeningâ of an area it had always been something that I thought I understood. Â I looked at in very simple terms, everyone benefits by introducing more green and open spaces. I knew very little about the community of Sunset Park and the history and culture of the area. So, all in all, I knew very little going in on the specific subject and area. On the topic of development of green spaces I believe I came in with some common general biases .
What was especially satisfying to you about either the process or the finished product?
The satisfaction gained through this project was in the process and itâs ability to give a well rounded view of the subject matter. By being immersed in the subject we were able to live it more personally. In addition to the immersion in subject, we were also surrounded by others who brought different views and opinions, and this made us look at the subject from many different sides. The final product became an amalgam of this new knowledge and the differing viewpoints.
We were asked to âget out of our own headsâ and see, feel, hear and touch the subject. I believe this gave us all a better understanding of all the sides of the issue, thus making the finished product more valuable.
I came across this article and thought I wold share it. Does anyone use reflection in class on a regular basis?
I came across this article during a different research project and thought some members would find inspiration from the information (and it is authored by a colleague from CUNY). Through communication and service learning, Prof. Minei is bringing ethical reasoning into her course work.
http://insightjournal.park.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/7-Minei.pdf
What drives humans to creative and to innovate?
Well, this podcast explores just that question. Start at the 30 minute mark of the podcast to listen to Anthony Brandt,  Rice University music professor and David Eagleman, Stanford neuroscientist.Â
Student’s discussions about learning are important in many ways. This article shares some ways in which metacognition is important to learning.
I came across this document. I use reflection in all my courses and workshops. How do you use reflection in your courses?
https://www.edutopia.org/pdfs/stw/edutopia-stw-replicatingPBL-21stCAcad-reflection-questions.pdf
Below are a few photos from the Place-Based Learning Seminar on March 17th 2017 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
http://www.aacu.org/meetings/webinar/assessment-that-empowers
Online Webinar
Cost: Free for AAC&U members; $100 for non-members
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Assessment doesnât have to be a dirty word. This webinar, presented by AAC&U, will provide practical techniques, strategies, and use cases that demonstrate an approach to assessing student learning that promotes innovation and enables creative practices for marrying teaching and learning with authentic assessment. Panelists will provide unique perspectives on how to engage faculty and students in the assessment process in meaningful ways, and outline their experiences across a wide range of institution types, learning environments, and disciplines.
The webinar will highlight On Solid Ground, which outlines the first two years of data collection for AAC&Uâs VALUE (Valid Assessment of Learning in Undergraduate Education) initiative, a nationwide project that examines direct evidence of student learning. The VALUE initiative presents a unique approach for colleges and universities that â while methodologically, philosophically, and pedagogically complex â situates defining and measuring the quality of student learning within the learner-faculty relationship, at the course level, without sacrificing questions of rigor.
Panelists will lead a robust discussion of how the VALUE initiative and resources can empower and support faculty to embrace imperfection and take risks by experimenting with pedagogical innovations on their campuses.
Panelists:
Moderator
Terrel Rhodes
Vice President, Office of Quality, Cirriculum, and Assessment
and Executive Director of VALUE, AAC&U
Cassandra Broadus-Garcia
Associate Professor of Art Education
Central Connecticut State College
D. Alexis Hart
Associate Professor of English and Director of Writing
Allegheny College
Steve Hartlaub
Spanish Instructor
Inver Hills Community College
The OpenLab is an open-source, digital platform designed to support teaching and learning at City Tech (New York City College of Technology), and to promote student and faculty engagement in the intellectual and social life of the college community.
