The Center for Instructional Innovation's
Innovative Teaching Showcase, 2007-08 Edition

Thinking Scientifically through Writing
Robert Mitchell, Department of Geology

Robert Mitchell, associate professsor in the Department of Geology, infuses disciplinary writing into his science courses and helps bring his students a better awareness of the importance of appropriate writing both within the field and in their future professions.

Select the link to the Portfolio to read about her approach in her own words. To see how she infuses critical thinking into her course, select the link to Institutional Goals.

Writing about Visual Culture
Julia Sapin, Department of Art

Julia Sapin, assistant professor in the Department of Art, focuses on writing in all of her courses, providing writing opportunities that use different strategies and levels of intensity. She then uses her writing assignments as a way to enhance classroom discussions that explore the rich artistic traditions of Japan and the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest.

Select the link to the Portfolio to read about her approach in her own words. To see how she infuses critical thinking into her course, select the link to Institutional Goals.

Instrumental Writing
Kathleen Saunders, Department of Engineering Technology

Kathleen Saunders, lecturer in the Department of Anthropology, utilizes extensive writing in her large introductory courses, hoping to better prepare students for the rigor of upper division writing. She believes such experiences help students enhance their academic knowledge and discovery.

Select the link to the Portfolio to read about his approach in his own words. To see how he infuses critical thinking into his course, select the link to Institutional Goals.