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HANCOCK BIOLOGICAL STATION
November, 20-21, 1998
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE I
Development Institute I (Orientation) Facilitators: Terry Derting (Biology), Jill Kruper (Biology), Renee rister (Mathematics), Bill Spencer (Biology) and Judy Ratliff (Chemistry)
Goals of Professional Development Institute I.
to build connections among the participants
to explain the objectives and goals of the HBS FIRST project
to initiate development of action plans for reforming the science curriculum at team institutions
to provide participants with resources about teaching and learning
Agenda:
Friday, November 20, 1998
| Morning |
Travel to Hancock Biological Station (HBS) |
| 12:00 PM |
Lunch |
| 1:00 PM |
Welcome, Introductions, the FIRST Project Goals |
| 1:30 PM |
Get Muddy: Experience Inquiry-Based Learning
Trip to Kentucky Lake Mudflats |
| 3:30 PM |
Break |
| 3:45 PM |
Groups analyze data and present results |
| 6:30 PM |
Depart for dinner at Kenlake State Park |
| 7:30 PM |
What is inquiry-based learning and teaching?
A discussion of your views and interpretations of "inquiry-based learning
and teaching" |
Inquiry on the Mud Flats. Karen Hlinka, Kelly Wright and
Jom Swartz
Saturday, November 21, 1998
| 7:30 AM |
Continental breakfast at HBS |
| 8:30 AM |
Building Networks/Sharing Resource. Sharing of eduction
resources and establising lines of communication within and between teams.
Introduction to action plans. |
| 11:00 AM |
Needs assessment and Action Plans. Initiation of plans
for developing curriculum reform projects at your home institutions. |
| 12:00 PM |
Lunch |
| 1:00 PM |
Continue Needs Assessment and Action Plans. Orientation
evaluation. |
| 3:00 PM |
Depart |
For more
information, contact Station Director David White
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