** This activity is 2 points total with a *required* reflection.

SI Happy Hour! (with Peter Gergen). The Pen is Mightier: Writing-to-Learn in Large-Enrollment Classes

Description

Writing is a core skill of many STEM professions. Writing can also help students think through key concepts or ideas presented in a course. Although many instructors can appreciate the learning opportunities offered by written assignments, those of us who teach large undergraduate classes face practical barriers to incorporating writing in our curricula. Using two large-enrollment biology classes at Stony Brook University as examples, this Happy Hour will explore practical strategies for constructing, collecting, and providing feedback on written assignments utilizing peer assessment (as opposed to teams of content experts).

RSVP here with the CLSE and by using this link above. Following the workshop, email Erica Szeyller.1 to confirm your attendance for the full event time. If you were not able to attend the full event, email Erica Szeyller.1 to discuss the possibility of 5001 course points.

This is a *required* reflection in order to get Bio5001 credit for workshop attendance. You can upload your reflection to the Workshop Reflection assignment on Carmen. Within your reflection, please include the event title, a short summary, and the reflection prompts.

 

 

Feel free to address these prompts in a way that is most applicable and useful for you. Some format options include: concept map, essay, or a new or revised assignment with notes justifying your changes.