2002 Summer Conference Announcement Registration Schedule Call for Papers

2002 Summer Conference "Integrating Science and Mathematics Education Research into Teaching" June 23 to 25, 2002 · The University of Maine · Orono, Maine Sponsored by: The University of Maine - Center for Science and Mathematics Education Research Maine Mathematics and Science Teaching Excellence Collaborative (MMSTEC)

ABSTRACT Getting Serious About Thinking in College General Chemistry Chris Bauer Developments in the learning sciences, encompassing studies in cognition, motivation, instruction, assessment, technology design, and neuroscience, are providing groundwork for instructional decisions. I will discuss how we have applied these ideas in making decisions about curricular goals and structure for college general chemistry. In particular, we have begun an attempt to build a learning community in a 700-person general chemistry course by melding key features of the NSF Chemistry Systemic Initiatives with existing computer-based laboratory facilities and with the unique UNH Preparing Future Faculty programs. We hope to demonstrate student intellectual growth along three dimensions - conceptual understanding, metacognitive ability, and motivation to learn. We also hope to create an environment in which students feel "known" despite the large population and in which helping each other learn is valued. I will highlight the Peer-Led Team Learning groups and Calibrated Peer Review web-based writing assignments. Back to Announcement Page

Center for Science and Mathematics Education Research Maine Mathematics and Science Teaching Excellence Collaborative (MMSTEC)

This conference is supported by the U.S. Department of Education Fund for the Improvement of Education (U.S. Department of Education Award Number R125K010106) and the National Science Foundation (NSF DUE #998-7444).