University Facilities as Real-World Foci of Multidisciplinary Science Learning

Autor/inn/en	Wojdak, Jeremy; Guinan, Judy; Wirgau, Joseph; Kugler, Charles; Hammond, Georgia; Small, Christine; Manyara, Charles; Singer, Frederick; Watts, Chester; Bodo, Bethany; Baldwin, Andrew
Titel	University Facilities as Real-World Foci of Multidisciplinary Science Learning
Quelle	In: Journal of College Science Teaching, 39 (2010) 5, S.8-16 (9 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0047-231X
Schlagwörter	Interdisciplinary Approach; College Science; Technology Uses in Education; Ecology; Learning Modules; Campuses; Biology; Chemistry; Geology; Geography; Research Skills; Scientific Research; Faculty; Research Methodology; Pretests Posttests; Outcomes of Education; Outdoor Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Ökologie; Learning module; Lernmodul; Biologie; Chemie; Historische Geologie; Geografie; Forschungsleistung; Academic Staff; Lehrkörper; Research method; Forschungsmethode; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Freiluftunterricht
Abstract	The authors sought to better approximate the practice of "real" science in our classrooms by having students study a newly built storm-water remediation wetland on campus. The wetland was meant to gather and clean storm water running off of student parking lots--thus students had ownership in the problem and potential solution. Participating faculty members in the biology, chemistry, geography, and geology departments created learning modules to introduce students to industry-standard techniques, scientific research skills, and the structure and functioning of wetlands. Most modules had opportunities for student-driven inquiry; for instance, students identified what aspects of the wetland were most important and poorly known and designed projects to fill those data gaps. Students, faculty, and a keynote speaker convened yearly at a Wetland Forum to exchange data and experiences. The project was assessed with pre/post-testing of student perceptions and learning outcomes. (Contains 2 figures and 5 tables.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10