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PEDAGOGICAL DESIGN
Planning for Cooperative Learning
Picture a classroom full of voices, chairs facing not the front but one another, heads leaned close, and pens moving furiously. This image is very different from the traditional university classroom in which a gallery of students listen and watch as a professor recites information. However, an increasing amount of university instructors favor the former example for their classrooms (Smith et al. 2005). Why would undergraduate instructors turn away from tradition and toward this more cooperative learning environment?
Many studies have found there is a fundamental difference in the way students engage with material in cooperative classes. In my personal experience with cooperative learning, I have witnessed students constructing new knowledge based on previous experience, gaining a richer understanding of a concept by explaining it to a peer, and even voicing their insecurities with the material. In this post, I will discuss the benefits of cooperative learning and explore some cooperative learning approaches. I hope to persuade you that cooperative learning is an effective and feasible approach that can be incorporated into your classroom this semester and beyond.
Active Learning vs. Lecturing
Anecdotal evidence aside, the data speak for themselves. In a meta-analysis of over 200 studies, Freedman et al. (2014) found dramatic differences between lecture-based and active instructional strategies (including cooperative learning) in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) classrooms. Students in active learning classrooms are 1.5 times less likely to fail than students in lecture-based classrooms and outperform their counterparts on exams by an average of 6%. These results point to increased retention and higher GPAs of students within the discipline when active learning strategies are implemented.
What drives these increased learning gains? In the transition between lecturing and active learning, the instructor shifts the learning environment from being teacher-centered to student-centered. This shift in focus promotes greater accountability, ownership of ideas, a sense of belonging amongst students, and a more cooperative classroom.
The Cooperative Classroom
Cooperative learning is one active learning approach documented as effective in achieving student learning goals. With a cooperative learning approach, students work together in small groups to accomplish tasks that promote positive interdependence. In other words, learning activities are structured so that achievement is both beneficial to individual students and also to the group as a whole. These activities can last anywhere from five minutes to an entire semester. Successful cooperative learning strategies promote student engagement with the material, individual accountability, and teamwork-building skills. Cooperative learning also promotes regular, formative assessment of student learning, higher order thinking, and builds classroom community (see Smith et al. 2005),
Cooperative Learning in Action
The key to successfully implementing cooperative learning is aligning it with learning objectives. Cooperative learning activities aren’t extras, but essential steps toward optimal learning. Some topics could include concepts that will be emphasized on the exam, big ideas for the day, and items that are difficult for students to master. The better integrated these activities are, the easier it will be to select approaches that meet your overall course objectives.
It may seem like an intimidating task to implement cooperative learning in a lecture-based course. Completely redesigning a course involves significant time and effort, and graduate student assistants often don’t have the freedom to dictate the classroom structure. The good news is that cooperative learning can be incorporated into courses in small, low-stakes ways. The following are three strategies that can be integrated into your curriculum next semester and accomplished within 5-15 minutes. I would suggest starting here:
Think-pair-share
Instructors pose a question or discussion topic (e.g., “Based on what you know about global wind and ocean currents, describe why the wave height in the Southern Ocean is an average of two meters higher than in the Equatorial Pacific”). Instructors then give students individual reflection time to process the question and to think about their answer. Following this silent period, students are then asked to pair up with another student to discuss their answer and to resolve any differences (if there is a correct answer to the question). The class can then come together as a large group once again, and the instructor can call on individual groups to share their discussions. This approach encourages students to explore and demonstrate their understanding of key concepts prior to a high-stakes exam in a way that is not possible in a lecture format.
Bonus: The pair step is a great opportunity for the instructor to walk throughout the room to monitor the discussion groups and connect with students on a more individual basis. The share step can be used to assess the distribution of ideas among students and identify sticky points that may require additional attention. This approach also allows students to speak up in class after vetting their thoughts with another student, which helps to decrease public speaking anxiety.
Minute Paper
Similarly to the think-pair-share activity, instructors pose a question or discussion topic. Instructors then provide time (typically under three minutes) for students to write down their ideas . This could be specified as anything from a “brain dump” (e.g., “Discuss the factors that dictate the growth of algae in the Arctic Ocean”) to a more structured form (“e.g., How would you design an experiment to measure the effect of temperature and light on algal growth in the Arctic Ocean?”). Students can then team up into small groups to discuss their answers and come to a consensus or perspective on the major ideas from the question. Following small group time, a few groups can be asked to report out to the whole class about their discussion. The minute paper approach allows instructors and students to move beyond memorization and into higher order thinking skills such as analysis and evaluation.
Bonus: Positive interdependence can be achieved by assigning group members specific roles (e.g., recorder, checker, task manager, and spokesperson). These roles can be rotated each time the activity is used to allow students to practice each communication skill.
Jigsaw
This learning strategy works well for course concepts that can be split up into separate yet interconnected parts. Each part thus represents a piece of the puzzle, and the complete puzzle requires each individual piece to be complete. The jigsaw approach is split into two steps: the expert group meeting and the jigsaw group meeting. In the expert group meeting, instructors split students into small groups that are each assigned one part of the relevant content. Expert groups are assigned to discuss their “puzzle piece” and to achieve a consensus or mastery of their component. Expert groups are then dissolved and new jigsaw groups are formed, made up of one person from each expert group. In the jigsaw group meeting, each “expert ambassador” has a chance to report to the group about his or her piece of the puzzle. Jigsaw groups are then assigned the task of connecting each component to form a complete picture of the concept. The jigsaw approach encourages students to take ownership of their component of the concept and improve their communication skills when meeting with the jigsaw group.
Bonus: Keep in mind that this method, while rich in discussion opportunities, requires the most logistical planning and organizational support of the three strategies outlined. For further reading, see https://www.jigsaw.org.
What are your favorite cooperative learning activities that you use in your own classroom? Do you have a successful strategy to encourage students to embrace cooperative learning? Please share your thoughts in the comments below or use the hashtag #ITeachMSU to further engage in the conversation on Twitter or Facebook.
Additional Reading
Angelo, T., K.P. Cross. 1993. Classroom Assessment Techniques: A Handbook for College Teachers. Jossey-Bass. ISBN: 1555425003. http://www.amazon.com/Classroom-Assessment-Techniques-Handbook-Teachers/dp/155425003/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450279809&sr=8-1&keywords=classroom+assesment+techniques
Freedman, S., S.L. Eddy, M. McDonough, M.K. Smith, N. Okoroafor, H. Jordt, and M.P. Wenderoth. 2014. Active learning increases student performance in science, engineering, and mathematics. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 111(23): 8410-8415. http://www.pnas.org/content/111/23/8410.full.pdf
Johnson D.W., R.T. Johnson, and K.A. Smith. 2006. Active Learning: Cooperation in the College Classroom. Interaction Book Co. ISBN: 978-0939603145. http://www.amazon.com/Active-Learning-Cooperation-College-Classroom/dp/093960314
Smith, K.A., S.D. Sheppard, D.W. Johnson, and R.T. Johnson. 2005. Pedagogies of engagement: Classroom-based practices (cooperative learning and problem-based learning). Journal of Engineering Education 94: 87-101.http://personal.cege.umn.edu/~smith/docs/Smith-Pedagogies_of_Engagement.pdf
Originally posted at “Inside Teaching MSU” (site no longer live): Salk, K. Planning for Cooperative Learning. inside teaching.grad.msu.edu
Many studies have found there is a fundamental difference in the way students engage with material in cooperative classes. In my personal experience with cooperative learning, I have witnessed students constructing new knowledge based on previous experience, gaining a richer understanding of a concept by explaining it to a peer, and even voicing their insecurities with the material. In this post, I will discuss the benefits of cooperative learning and explore some cooperative learning approaches. I hope to persuade you that cooperative learning is an effective and feasible approach that can be incorporated into your classroom this semester and beyond.
Active Learning vs. Lecturing
Anecdotal evidence aside, the data speak for themselves. In a meta-analysis of over 200 studies, Freedman et al. (2014) found dramatic differences between lecture-based and active instructional strategies (including cooperative learning) in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) classrooms. Students in active learning classrooms are 1.5 times less likely to fail than students in lecture-based classrooms and outperform their counterparts on exams by an average of 6%. These results point to increased retention and higher GPAs of students within the discipline when active learning strategies are implemented.
What drives these increased learning gains? In the transition between lecturing and active learning, the instructor shifts the learning environment from being teacher-centered to student-centered. This shift in focus promotes greater accountability, ownership of ideas, a sense of belonging amongst students, and a more cooperative classroom.
The Cooperative Classroom
Cooperative learning is one active learning approach documented as effective in achieving student learning goals. With a cooperative learning approach, students work together in small groups to accomplish tasks that promote positive interdependence. In other words, learning activities are structured so that achievement is both beneficial to individual students and also to the group as a whole. These activities can last anywhere from five minutes to an entire semester. Successful cooperative learning strategies promote student engagement with the material, individual accountability, and teamwork-building skills. Cooperative learning also promotes regular, formative assessment of student learning, higher order thinking, and builds classroom community (see Smith et al. 2005),
Cooperative Learning in Action
The key to successfully implementing cooperative learning is aligning it with learning objectives. Cooperative learning activities aren’t extras, but essential steps toward optimal learning. Some topics could include concepts that will be emphasized on the exam, big ideas for the day, and items that are difficult for students to master. The better integrated these activities are, the easier it will be to select approaches that meet your overall course objectives.
It may seem like an intimidating task to implement cooperative learning in a lecture-based course. Completely redesigning a course involves significant time and effort, and graduate student assistants often don’t have the freedom to dictate the classroom structure. The good news is that cooperative learning can be incorporated into courses in small, low-stakes ways. The following are three strategies that can be integrated into your curriculum next semester and accomplished within 5-15 minutes. I would suggest starting here:
Think-pair-share
Instructors pose a question or discussion topic (e.g., “Based on what you know about global wind and ocean currents, describe why the wave height in the Southern Ocean is an average of two meters higher than in the Equatorial Pacific”). Instructors then give students individual reflection time to process the question and to think about their answer. Following this silent period, students are then asked to pair up with another student to discuss their answer and to resolve any differences (if there is a correct answer to the question). The class can then come together as a large group once again, and the instructor can call on individual groups to share their discussions. This approach encourages students to explore and demonstrate their understanding of key concepts prior to a high-stakes exam in a way that is not possible in a lecture format.
Bonus: The pair step is a great opportunity for the instructor to walk throughout the room to monitor the discussion groups and connect with students on a more individual basis. The share step can be used to assess the distribution of ideas among students and identify sticky points that may require additional attention. This approach also allows students to speak up in class after vetting their thoughts with another student, which helps to decrease public speaking anxiety.
Minute Paper
Similarly to the think-pair-share activity, instructors pose a question or discussion topic. Instructors then provide time (typically under three minutes) for students to write down their ideas . This could be specified as anything from a “brain dump” (e.g., “Discuss the factors that dictate the growth of algae in the Arctic Ocean”) to a more structured form (“e.g., How would you design an experiment to measure the effect of temperature and light on algal growth in the Arctic Ocean?”). Students can then team up into small groups to discuss their answers and come to a consensus or perspective on the major ideas from the question. Following small group time, a few groups can be asked to report out to the whole class about their discussion. The minute paper approach allows instructors and students to move beyond memorization and into higher order thinking skills such as analysis and evaluation.
Bonus: Positive interdependence can be achieved by assigning group members specific roles (e.g., recorder, checker, task manager, and spokesperson). These roles can be rotated each time the activity is used to allow students to practice each communication skill.
Jigsaw
This learning strategy works well for course concepts that can be split up into separate yet interconnected parts. Each part thus represents a piece of the puzzle, and the complete puzzle requires each individual piece to be complete. The jigsaw approach is split into two steps: the expert group meeting and the jigsaw group meeting. In the expert group meeting, instructors split students into small groups that are each assigned one part of the relevant content. Expert groups are assigned to discuss their “puzzle piece” and to achieve a consensus or mastery of their component. Expert groups are then dissolved and new jigsaw groups are formed, made up of one person from each expert group. In the jigsaw group meeting, each “expert ambassador” has a chance to report to the group about his or her piece of the puzzle. Jigsaw groups are then assigned the task of connecting each component to form a complete picture of the concept. The jigsaw approach encourages students to take ownership of their component of the concept and improve their communication skills when meeting with the jigsaw group.
Bonus: Keep in mind that this method, while rich in discussion opportunities, requires the most logistical planning and organizational support of the three strategies outlined. For further reading, see https://www.jigsaw.org.
What are your favorite cooperative learning activities that you use in your own classroom? Do you have a successful strategy to encourage students to embrace cooperative learning? Please share your thoughts in the comments below or use the hashtag #ITeachMSU to further engage in the conversation on Twitter or Facebook.
Additional Reading
Angelo, T., K.P. Cross. 1993. Classroom Assessment Techniques: A Handbook for College Teachers. Jossey-Bass. ISBN: 1555425003. http://www.amazon.com/Classroom-Assessment-Techniques-Handbook-Teachers/dp/155425003/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450279809&sr=8-1&keywords=classroom+assesment+techniques
Freedman, S., S.L. Eddy, M. McDonough, M.K. Smith, N. Okoroafor, H. Jordt, and M.P. Wenderoth. 2014. Active learning increases student performance in science, engineering, and mathematics. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 111(23): 8410-8415. http://www.pnas.org/content/111/23/8410.full.pdf
Johnson D.W., R.T. Johnson, and K.A. Smith. 2006. Active Learning: Cooperation in the College Classroom. Interaction Book Co. ISBN: 978-0939603145. http://www.amazon.com/Active-Learning-Cooperation-College-Classroom/dp/093960314
Smith, K.A., S.D. Sheppard, D.W. Johnson, and R.T. Johnson. 2005. Pedagogies of engagement: Classroom-based practices (cooperative learning and problem-based learning). Journal of Engineering Education 94: 87-101.http://personal.cege.umn.edu/~smith/docs/Smith-Pedagogies_of_Engagement.pdf
Originally posted at “Inside Teaching MSU” (site no longer live): Salk, K. Planning for Cooperative Learning. inside teaching.grad.msu.edu
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Planning for Cooperative Learning
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Friday, Nov 2, 2018
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Multimodal Blended Events Handbook — Virtual Solutions (External) (Part 8 of 14)
Advances in technology have provided the ability to present immersive opportunities to engage with people virtually. In order to delight attendees and provide broad experiences, it is recommended that teams evaluate resources and select the option that best meets the associated needs.
Based upon a thorough evaluation of several virtual solutions, the following solutions were deemed to be best-in-class and best suited to provide enriching levels of engagement, productivity, networking, and fun:
Easy Virtual Fair (EVF)*
Bizzabo
Brazen
Aventri
Consider these factors and categories as you review the options:
Login strategies across resources
Accessibility
Hybrid capability
Price + prospective return on investment (i.e., cost-effectiveness)
Optimal navigation
Ease of customization and configuration (e.g., content management)
Licensing flexibility (e.g., ease of leveraging across internal teams)
Versatility
Session delivery (e.g., embedded or via Zoom)
Ability to integrate with current MSU resources and tools
Presentation of event data/metrics
Eye candy practicality
As you consider a solution, it would be prudent to check with Purchasing to confirm if a license already exists in our system and whether or not it’s available to be leveraged. It’s also good to confirm with IT what can and can’t be supported.
*Currently approved and supported by MSU IT.
Based upon a thorough evaluation of several virtual solutions, the following solutions were deemed to be best-in-class and best suited to provide enriching levels of engagement, productivity, networking, and fun:
Easy Virtual Fair (EVF)*
Bizzabo
Brazen
Aventri
Consider these factors and categories as you review the options:
Login strategies across resources
Accessibility
Hybrid capability
Price + prospective return on investment (i.e., cost-effectiveness)
Optimal navigation
Ease of customization and configuration (e.g., content management)
Licensing flexibility (e.g., ease of leveraging across internal teams)
Versatility
Session delivery (e.g., embedded or via Zoom)
Ability to integrate with current MSU resources and tools
Presentation of event data/metrics
Eye candy practicality
As you consider a solution, it would be prudent to check with Purchasing to confirm if a license already exists in our system and whether or not it’s available to be leveraged. It’s also good to confirm with IT what can and can’t be supported.
*Currently approved and supported by MSU IT.
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Darren Hood
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NAVIGATING CONTEXT
Larissa Babak - Knowledge Commons BIO
Title: User Engagement Manager for Knowledge Commons and affiliated faculty of DH@MSUDepartment: MSU LibrariesBio:
Larissa Babak is the User Engagement Manager for Knowledge Commons and affiliated faculty of DH@MSU. At Knowledge Commons, which includes MSU Commons, she leads the community team’s outreach efforts and provides user support. She has an extensive background in instructional design, digital marketing, social media management, and technical writing, with experience collaborating in arts institutions, non-profits, and business environments. Additionally, she has taught writing courses at Michigan State University, Madonna University, and Henry Ford College.website
Larissa Babak is the User Engagement Manager for Knowledge Commons and affiliated faculty of DH@MSU. At Knowledge Commons, which includes MSU Commons, she leads the community team’s outreach efforts and provides user support. She has an extensive background in instructional design, digital marketing, social media management, and technical writing, with experience collaborating in arts institutions, non-profits, and business environments. Additionally, she has taught writing courses at Michigan State University, Madonna University, and Henry Ford College.website
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Makena Neal
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Larissa Babak - Knowledge Commons BIO
Title: User Engagement Manager for Knowledge Commons and affiliated...
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Wednesday, Jul 10, 2024
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Empowering Productivity through Tech-Driven Communication & Task Tools
This presentation was created for individuals that are both actively engaged with students and interested in learning more about technological tools designed to aid in both task management and communication.
AI and technology offer a range of opportunities and capabilities that can significantly enhance task management and communication, such as streamlined interactions with students and colleagues or prioritizing and managing daily tasks or large projects. In this session, we discuss how AI and tech tools can be appropriately used to support administrative tasks and outreach.
Upon completion of this learning experience participants will learn of new tools and platforms for communicating with students and colleagues, understand how to leverage technology to automate tasks and improve efficiency, and apply different tech tools to their individual spaces.
Locate presentation slides here
Handout - includes all tools shared and plan pricing
Not included in the handout
Mural – Create brainstorming boards for team collaboration and workshops. Free for 3 mural boards, $9.99 for team accounts and unlimited boards.
Miro ) – Similar to Mural, collaborate with teams using brainstorming boards and sticky notes. Free with educator account.
AI and technology offer a range of opportunities and capabilities that can significantly enhance task management and communication, such as streamlined interactions with students and colleagues or prioritizing and managing daily tasks or large projects. In this session, we discuss how AI and tech tools can be appropriately used to support administrative tasks and outreach.
Upon completion of this learning experience participants will learn of new tools and platforms for communicating with students and colleagues, understand how to leverage technology to automate tasks and improve efficiency, and apply different tech tools to their individual spaces.
Locate presentation slides here
Handout - includes all tools shared and plan pricing
Not included in the handout
Mural – Create brainstorming boards for team collaboration and workshops. Free for 3 mural boards, $9.99 for team accounts and unlimited boards.
Miro ) – Similar to Mural, collaborate with teams using brainstorming boards and sticky notes. Free with educator account.
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Katie Peterson
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PEDAGOGICAL DESIGN
Team Seating Charts for Large Enrollment Courses
Want to create teams in your class but are unsure how to help them find one another in the classroom? Try a seating chart! Seating chart diagrams illustrate the classroom that you are in and have groups of chairs labeled with team numbers.It's difficult, though, to find an image of a bird's eye view of your classroom, so when I started teaching several years ago, I made my own. I went to the classroom before the semester started and recorded how many rows, how many seats in each row on either side of the aisles, and any spacing between rows. I used that information to build a model of the classroom in PowerPoint, using tiny squares to represent each chair. Then, I overlayed larger, numbered squares on top of four tiny squares to represent where student teams would sit in the room. Bam! I had a seating chart diagram in PowerPoint.I created teams on CATME, listed all the team members for each team in the PowerPoint (about 5 teams per slide next to the seating chart), and then shared that PowerPoint on D2L before class. I also presented it during class. Students either came into the room knowing their team number or watched the PowerPoint scroll through the team lists (which were either next to or below the seating chart). It usually took students about 5 to 10 minutes after class began to get settled into their new spots. A few students needed help finding each other but were typically fine coming up to someone already seated and just confirming with them that they were the same team number.I created seating charts for several rooms across campus and am sharing them in the PowerPoint below. You might be lucky and are using one of the rooms that I have used. Otherwise, take the one that most closely represents your classroom and edit the "chairs" as needed by moving, deleting, or copying and pasting the squares to make more chairs and rows. The first few slides in the PowerPoint provide more details on how to edit your seating chart.I hope you find this tool useful in promoting teamwork in your courses!Seating Chart Presentations.pptx (Make sure that you are logged into your MSU account to access it. You will have view-only privileges so download it to your computer or OneDrive.)
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Team Seating Charts for Large Enrollment Courses
Want to create teams in your class but are unsure how to help them ...
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Wednesday, Apr 17, 2024
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Way #4: Urging Learners to Ask Questions
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In How to Build an Online Learning Community (In 2020)https://www.learnworlds.com/build-online-learning-community/ via @learnworlds
Learners must feel free to pose questions either via email (directly to the teacher as a private communication) or by posting a discussion forum (publicly).
The drawback of the email approach is that the learner is relying on the teacher as the sole provider of information.
It is advisable, therefore, to set up a Q&A discussion thread for the duration of the online course. This saves time for the teacher and encourages communication:
"The purpose of this thread is for you to have a place to ask course-related questions. When appropriate, please feel free to post thoughts to questions posed by others as well."
Putting it into Practice
iClicker Cloud is a student response system based on the concept of the original iClicker devices, but available online and on mobile devices. MSU has purchased a site license, so there isn't any cost for Instructors and Students to integrate this into an online experience. This is great way to keep students engaged, offer synchronous participation, and you can even use this for attendance.
iClicker Options
Use iClicker Cloud for Remote Instruction
How to View Attendance with the iClicker Cloud Desktop Software
In How to Build an Online Learning Community (In 2020)https://www.learnworlds.com/build-online-learning-community/ via @learnworlds
Learners must feel free to pose questions either via email (directly to the teacher as a private communication) or by posting a discussion forum (publicly).
The drawback of the email approach is that the learner is relying on the teacher as the sole provider of information.
It is advisable, therefore, to set up a Q&A discussion thread for the duration of the online course. This saves time for the teacher and encourages communication:
"The purpose of this thread is for you to have a place to ask course-related questions. When appropriate, please feel free to post thoughts to questions posed by others as well."
Putting it into Practice
iClicker Cloud is a student response system based on the concept of the original iClicker devices, but available online and on mobile devices. MSU has purchased a site license, so there isn't any cost for Instructors and Students to integrate this into an online experience. This is great way to keep students engaged, offer synchronous participation, and you can even use this for attendance.
iClicker Options
Use iClicker Cloud for Remote Instruction
How to View Attendance with the iClicker Cloud Desktop Software
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Way #4: Urging Learners to Ask Questions
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PEDAGOGICAL DESIGN
College of Arts and Letters 2022 #iteachmsu Educator Award Recipients
The following is a list of the educators receiving the #iteachmsu Educator Award from College of Arts & Letters. For more information on these awards, check out the article entitled "#iteachmsu Educator Awards".
Scott Schopieray: The Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation Kick-off Summit, held on January 14, 2022, wouldn't have been possible without participation from educators like you. I know that ongoing uncertainty and stress at work and at home mean many folx are spread thin, and your willingness to share your time with us demonstrates your commitment to not only educator development at MSU, but the university's teaching and learning mission as a whole. The insights you provided (and continue to provide through asynchronous feedback opportunities) are invaluable as we continue to listen, learn, and ultimately shape what role the Center for TLI plays for Spartans. Witnessing the level of engagement, passion, and constructively critical questioning - makes me all the more excited to be a part of the Center staff moving forward. I'm looking forward to continued opportunities to work with you in the near future. Thank you again for the service you provided to MSU by participating in the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation Kick-off Summit!
Kaelyn Muiru: Thank you for introducing your WRA 101 students to the library this semester! By emphasizing the importance of a student-library relationship, you helped promote information literacy and research skills, and hopefully initiated a positive association that the students will carry through their college careers. I want to also thank you for being in tune with and aware of your students' needs, and allowing them to opt into asynchronous instruction. Treating students with care means valuing their emotional and mental well-being, and trusting them as adults to help determine the course of their instruction. It was a pleasure to create and compile videos to introduce the library and specific resources to help them find success on their WRA 101 assignments. The analytics show me the resources were utilized, so I also thank you for promoting them!
Alexis Black: For her empathy for all students. For her concern to make all feel heard and involved. For her terrible puns. Alexis is an amazing educator who cares deeply about her students' success. She is constantly checking in with students to see how they are doing and her innovative practices in intimacy coordination have helped out students navigate difficult times.
Brad Willcuts: Brad is innovative and uses cutting edge technology to teach dance and musical theatre. He is constantly evolving as an educator and blends old and new techniques to reach students.
Cheryl Caesar: I've worked with Cheryl for over ten years now and I wanted to thank her for teaching me a lot about being a compassionate and caring teacher. The learning environment that Cheryl creates with her classes allows students to feel safe and comfortable being honest and open with their thoughts, feelings and views. I have seen the amazing progress and benefits her students have gained from being a student in her class and I am honored to call her a colleague and friend.
Elizabeth Spence: Dr. Spence demonstrates the teaching method I personally endorse above all others - a pedagogy of care for her students. Dr. Spence clearly cares for each student as an individual, recognizing the unique values and experiences they bring to the classroom. She knows them not just by name, but knows about their work and personal lives too. She takes time to meet with them in individual consultations throughout the semester, and when visiting her classroom, it is evident that she takes time and thoughtfulness with each student and their appreciation and engagement is exceptional for a virtual setting. I especially appreciate that she gives time for library instruction, setting an example to her students that information literacy has high value. Newer to educating myself, I have learned so much from her, and wish to follow in her caring footsteps.
Kathy Hadley: Thank you, Dr. Hadley, for dedicating a class each semester to bring your students to the library! Your commitment to library instruction encourages students to find value in information literacy and because of you, they begin a relationship with the library that will help them be successful throughout their MSU careers.
Jill McKay-Chrobak: Dr. McKay-Chrobak, thank you for dedicating a class each semester to bring your students to the library. Your commitment to information literacy helps ensure students place a high value on it. Thank you for showing your enthusiasm for the library's resources and services; it is contagious! Your students clearly enjoy your friendly and engaging style of teaching and your example has encouraged me to prioritize fun and camaraderie in my own teaching.
Ilse Schweitzer: Dr. Schweitzer, thank you for dedicating a class to bring your students to the library! Your commitment to information literacy encourages students to value it highly, and by introducing them to the library, you begin a relationship between library and student that fosters success. Your students clearly enjoy and respect your leadership; I was continually impressed with their level of engagement. Thank you for encouraging, mentoring, and caring for these first-year students - I have learned from you and intend to follow your example!
Floyd Pouncil: Thank you so much for bringing your students to the library for an introductory session! By doing so, you impress upon them the importance of information literacy and research skills, and give us a chance to situate the library and its resources as an important asset for their college careers.
I want to also thank you for your very thoughtful scaffolding of the WRA 101 assignments, and attention to detail and modification of the standard. Your students were clearly connecting the dots between rhetorical analysis of the culture of an artifact and the culture of their disciplines and the writing found therein. Also, by emphasizing the importance of a personal interview, you recognize the value in alternate ways of knowing (as opposed to relying on "peer-reviewed literature").
Your students were my most engaged of the semester - you did an excellent job of cultivating a safe classroom culture in which students felt encouraged and motivated to participate. That makes such a big difference in how I am able to impact them in our short time together, so for that I am grateful.
Sharieka Botex: Thank you for bringing your WRA 101 students to the library this semester! In doing so, you emphasized the value of information literacy and research skills and encouraged a relationship with the library that hopefully will serve your students well throughout their college careers.
Your students were some of my most engaged of the semester - you clearly have nurtured a safe space for students to be themselves and participate openly in discussion, which makes my job much easier and way more rewarding, and speaks highly of your classroom culture.
Also, it was very clear from the assignment modifications you made and the relatively calm and collected demeanor of your students that you have taken a pedagogy of care approach, putting their mental and emotional well-being right up at the forefront alongside their academic experience. This is so important in this time and place, especially with our vulnerable first-year students, and I appreciate your approach so much.
It was a pleasure getting to know you and your students, and I am grateful for your leadership in encouraging a positive and lasting library-student relationship!
Anyone can recognize a fellow Spartan for their contributions to MSU's teaching and learning mission or for how they made a lasting impression on your experience. All you have to do is click "Thank an Educator" in the left panel of iteach.msu.edu. From there you'll see a short form where you can enter the name, netID, and a short story of the educator you'd like to recognize.
Scott Schopieray: The Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation Kick-off Summit, held on January 14, 2022, wouldn't have been possible without participation from educators like you. I know that ongoing uncertainty and stress at work and at home mean many folx are spread thin, and your willingness to share your time with us demonstrates your commitment to not only educator development at MSU, but the university's teaching and learning mission as a whole. The insights you provided (and continue to provide through asynchronous feedback opportunities) are invaluable as we continue to listen, learn, and ultimately shape what role the Center for TLI plays for Spartans. Witnessing the level of engagement, passion, and constructively critical questioning - makes me all the more excited to be a part of the Center staff moving forward. I'm looking forward to continued opportunities to work with you in the near future. Thank you again for the service you provided to MSU by participating in the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation Kick-off Summit!
Kaelyn Muiru: Thank you for introducing your WRA 101 students to the library this semester! By emphasizing the importance of a student-library relationship, you helped promote information literacy and research skills, and hopefully initiated a positive association that the students will carry through their college careers. I want to also thank you for being in tune with and aware of your students' needs, and allowing them to opt into asynchronous instruction. Treating students with care means valuing their emotional and mental well-being, and trusting them as adults to help determine the course of their instruction. It was a pleasure to create and compile videos to introduce the library and specific resources to help them find success on their WRA 101 assignments. The analytics show me the resources were utilized, so I also thank you for promoting them!
Alexis Black: For her empathy for all students. For her concern to make all feel heard and involved. For her terrible puns. Alexis is an amazing educator who cares deeply about her students' success. She is constantly checking in with students to see how they are doing and her innovative practices in intimacy coordination have helped out students navigate difficult times.
Brad Willcuts: Brad is innovative and uses cutting edge technology to teach dance and musical theatre. He is constantly evolving as an educator and blends old and new techniques to reach students.
Cheryl Caesar: I've worked with Cheryl for over ten years now and I wanted to thank her for teaching me a lot about being a compassionate and caring teacher. The learning environment that Cheryl creates with her classes allows students to feel safe and comfortable being honest and open with their thoughts, feelings and views. I have seen the amazing progress and benefits her students have gained from being a student in her class and I am honored to call her a colleague and friend.
Elizabeth Spence: Dr. Spence demonstrates the teaching method I personally endorse above all others - a pedagogy of care for her students. Dr. Spence clearly cares for each student as an individual, recognizing the unique values and experiences they bring to the classroom. She knows them not just by name, but knows about their work and personal lives too. She takes time to meet with them in individual consultations throughout the semester, and when visiting her classroom, it is evident that she takes time and thoughtfulness with each student and their appreciation and engagement is exceptional for a virtual setting. I especially appreciate that she gives time for library instruction, setting an example to her students that information literacy has high value. Newer to educating myself, I have learned so much from her, and wish to follow in her caring footsteps.
Kathy Hadley: Thank you, Dr. Hadley, for dedicating a class each semester to bring your students to the library! Your commitment to library instruction encourages students to find value in information literacy and because of you, they begin a relationship with the library that will help them be successful throughout their MSU careers.
Jill McKay-Chrobak: Dr. McKay-Chrobak, thank you for dedicating a class each semester to bring your students to the library. Your commitment to information literacy helps ensure students place a high value on it. Thank you for showing your enthusiasm for the library's resources and services; it is contagious! Your students clearly enjoy your friendly and engaging style of teaching and your example has encouraged me to prioritize fun and camaraderie in my own teaching.
Ilse Schweitzer: Dr. Schweitzer, thank you for dedicating a class to bring your students to the library! Your commitment to information literacy encourages students to value it highly, and by introducing them to the library, you begin a relationship between library and student that fosters success. Your students clearly enjoy and respect your leadership; I was continually impressed with their level of engagement. Thank you for encouraging, mentoring, and caring for these first-year students - I have learned from you and intend to follow your example!
Floyd Pouncil: Thank you so much for bringing your students to the library for an introductory session! By doing so, you impress upon them the importance of information literacy and research skills, and give us a chance to situate the library and its resources as an important asset for their college careers.
I want to also thank you for your very thoughtful scaffolding of the WRA 101 assignments, and attention to detail and modification of the standard. Your students were clearly connecting the dots between rhetorical analysis of the culture of an artifact and the culture of their disciplines and the writing found therein. Also, by emphasizing the importance of a personal interview, you recognize the value in alternate ways of knowing (as opposed to relying on "peer-reviewed literature").
Your students were my most engaged of the semester - you did an excellent job of cultivating a safe classroom culture in which students felt encouraged and motivated to participate. That makes such a big difference in how I am able to impact them in our short time together, so for that I am grateful.
Sharieka Botex: Thank you for bringing your WRA 101 students to the library this semester! In doing so, you emphasized the value of information literacy and research skills and encouraged a relationship with the library that hopefully will serve your students well throughout their college careers.
Your students were some of my most engaged of the semester - you clearly have nurtured a safe space for students to be themselves and participate openly in discussion, which makes my job much easier and way more rewarding, and speaks highly of your classroom culture.
Also, it was very clear from the assignment modifications you made and the relatively calm and collected demeanor of your students that you have taken a pedagogy of care approach, putting their mental and emotional well-being right up at the forefront alongside their academic experience. This is so important in this time and place, especially with our vulnerable first-year students, and I appreciate your approach so much.
It was a pleasure getting to know you and your students, and I am grateful for your leadership in encouraging a positive and lasting library-student relationship!
Anyone can recognize a fellow Spartan for their contributions to MSU's teaching and learning mission or for how they made a lasting impression on your experience. All you have to do is click "Thank an Educator" in the left panel of iteach.msu.edu. From there you'll see a short form where you can enter the name, netID, and a short story of the educator you'd like to recognize.
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