Anchorage, ALASKA
UAA - Commons 106
Thursday, June 24, 2004
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8:00am Registration/Coffee
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8:15 Greeting and Introduction of
New Fellows
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8:30 - 9:15 Session 1: Teaching Issues Below Calculus
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9:15 -
9:45 Coffee Social
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9:45 - 10:15 Session 2:
Workshop Statistics: An Alternative
Approach to a Standard
Introductory Statistics Course
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10:15 - 11:00 Session 3: Alternates to Lectures
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11:00 - 11:15 Short Break
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11:15 - 11:45 Session 4: Effective Use of Writing Projects in Courses Near
Calculus
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11:45 - 12:30 Session 5: Continued Teaching Improvement
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12:30 - 2:00 Lunch and Discussion Topic 6: What's NExT?
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6:00pm Dinner
Panel Discussion: Teaching Issues Below Calculus
Organizers: Chris Black (Seattle University) Ann Sitomer (Portland Community College)
Panelists: Brian Blitz (Univeristy of Alaska, Juneau), Paul Casillas (Clark
College), Paul Latiolais (Portland State University), Jenny Laveglia (Bellevue
Community College)
Abstract: Our discussion will focus on a variety of teaching issues below calculus: strategies for helping students overcome algebraic misconceptions, helping students make the transition from a high school math curriculum to college math, and alternatives to the traditional precalculus courses.
Presentation: Workshop Statistics: An Alternative
Approach to a Standard Introductory Statistics Course
Speakers: Charles Dunn (Linfield
College), Jennifer Nordstrom (Linfield College)
Abstract: The teaching of Introductory
Statistics has long presented challenges in the undergraduate mathematics
curriculum. The course is required by many majors outside of mathematics and
thus has a high enrollment resulting in a high demand on mathematics faculty.
In order increase student involvement and faculty interest in the introductory
statistics course, we have implemented a workshop approach (using Rossman &
Chance, Workshop Statistics). We will discuss our experiences with this course
in both the regular semester and 4-week term settings. Issues we will cover
include changes in the role of the instructor, use of technology, changes in
expectations for student work, students' attitudes toward the course,
challenges and rewards for the instructor.
Panel
Discussion: Alternates
to Lectures
Organizers: Kelly Cline (Carroll
College)
Panelists:
Stuart Boersma (Central Washington University), Mark
Fitch (UAA), Mark Parker
(Carroll College)
Abstract: We will discuss better and
more effective things to do during class time than lecturing, such as having students
do exploratory worksheets in small groups, or computer lab activities using
Mathematica or Excel, or presenting the class with multiple choice questions
and having each student vote on the answers.
Presentation: Effective Use of
Writing Projects in Courses Near Calculus
Presenters:
P. Gavin LaRose (University of Michigan)
Abstract: In this session we will discuss applied (and
not-so-applied) writing
projects suitable for use in many
undergraduate mathematics courses. We
will give resources for projects and project
ideas, and ideas of different
ways these may be incorporated into a
class. Finally we will consider
techniques for managing and grading this type
of projects, with an eye on
reducing the instructor mortality rate.
Panel
Discussion: Continued
Teaching Improvement
Organizers: Mark Fitch (UAA), Holly Zullo (Carroll College)
Panelists: Kelly Cline (Carroll College), Judith Green (UAA), Jennifer Nordstrom (Linfield College), Shannon Overbay (Gonzaga University).
Abstract: We all know that we can get ideas for improving our teaching by
attending conferences, but what can you do at your own institution? Our
panelists will share their experiences with teaching development programs at their
schools and discuss ways to get a program started at your own school.
Discussion: What's NExT?
Moderator: Jenny McNulty (The University of Montana)
Abstract: This final session is intended to help us
look back over the morning activities and decide on future directions and
planning for subsequent meetings. We will also talk about NExT plans for UPS in
2005.