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- Title
University Facilities as Real-World Foci of Multidisciplinary Science Learning.
- Authors
Wojdak, Jeremy; Guinan, Judy; Wirgau, Joseph; Kugler, Charles; Hammond, Georgia; Small, Christine; Manyara, Charles; Singer, Frederick; Watts, Chester; Bodo, Bethany; Baldwin, Andrew
- Abstract
We sought to better approximate the practice of "real" science in our classrooms by having students study a newly built storm-water remediation wetland on our campus. The wetland was meant to gather and clean storm water running off of student parking lots--thus students had ownership in the problem and potential solution. Participating faculty members in the biology, chemistry, geography, and geology departments created learning modules to introduce students to industry-standard techniques, scientific research skills, and the structure and functioning of wetlands. Most modules had opportunities for student-driven inquiry; for instance, students identified what aspects of the wetland were most important and poorly known and designed projects to fill those data gaps. Students, faculty, and a keynote speaker convened yearly at a Wetland Forum to exchange data and experiences. We assessed our project outcomes with pre/post-testing of student perceptions and learning outcomes.
- Subjects
SCIENCE education (Higher); CLASSROOM activities; RUNOFF; UNIVERSITIES &; colleges; WETLANDS; AQUATIC resources
- Publication
Journal of College Science Teaching, 2010, Vol 39, Issue 5, p8
- ISSN
0047-231X
- Publication type
Article