Act
I--Curricular Transformation, Dr. Tim Pilgrim, Department of Journalism
This showcase features the curricular transformation of two Journalism courses.
It chronicles the work done over several years by Dr. Tim Pilgrim, Associate Professor
in Western Washington University's Journalism Department, and exhibits some examples
of student learning.
Act II--Active
Learning, Dr. Matt Roelofs, Department of Economics
Over the years, Dr.
Matthew Roelofs has incorporated a number of innovations into his teaching, including
allowing students to actively participate in economics experiments during the
class. These experiments help the students gain a deeper understanding of complex
economic principles.
Act III--Discovery
Learning, Dr. Thor Hansen, Geology Department
This showcase features the
teaching of Dr. Thor Hansen, Chair of the Geology Department at Western Washington
University. His unusual teaching style, coupled with his flair for instruction
and requirement that his students be "noisy" and "engaged",
are presented in this showcase.
Act
IV--The Virtual Past, Dr. Linda Smeins, Department of Art
Much has changed
since the introduction of Art History 220, which serves as a General Education
Requirement course and as a core requirement for majors in the Department of Art.
This showcase features how Dr. Linda Smeins has changed her course as a result
of explorations in art history as a field of inquiry and developments in educational
technology.
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