DYNAMIC TEACHING OF “DYNAMIC EARTH”
a little gain, moderate gain, good gain, or great gain, for each topic. Across the eight topics assessed, seven had “great gain” as the majority response and “good gain” as the second highest response. In the eighth category, plate tectonics, the majority selected “good gain” with the second highest group selecting “great gain”. Students also responded positively to the open ended questions with responses such as, “Once I began engag- ing in class discussions it boosted my grade and understanding of the subject. The rounded tables really truly helped push me to talk with others at my table”, “I learned how to work with other students in the group on getting the correct answers and trouble shooting to obtain the correct answer and discussing why an answer was right if we were previously incorrect”, and “I have a better understanding of how to now apply the scientific method in real world applications.”
As a continuation of the initial research, pre- and post-
tests will again be administered for the SCALE-UP section of “The Dynamic Earth” during fall 2016, and as a new addition pre- and post- tests will also be administered for a traditional lecture style class of the same course. A comparison of learn- ing gains and satisfaction will then be conducted between the SCALE-UP and traditional lecture style classes. Also, differ- ences in gains for specific demographic categories of students will be assessed to determine whether certain categories of students perform better with an interactive approach.
Throughout my involvement with SCALE-UP I have had
nothing but positive experiences. As an LA, I have further developed my organizational skills, confidence, communica- tion skills, problem solving abilities, and understanding of the Earth sciences. It has also afforded me an opportunity to give back by aiding students in their own pursuit of learning about Earth processes. For the students, the design of the SCALE-UP classroom has improved their understanding of concepts, as well as provided them with an avenue for application through activates and group discussion. The focus on interactive activi- ties in the classroom allows students to learn in a cooperative environment, where confidence can be built and skills can be applied. Because of the initial success in this course using SCALE-UP, Wright State University will continue to use the interactive format with the goal of encouraging more profes- sors to adopt this revolutionary teaching style.
Baylee Stark is a senior at Wright State University pursu-
ing a BS in Environmental Sciences. Baylee is the Treasurer of Wright State’s Delta Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Gamma Epsilon Honor Society. She is also a student member of AIPG, a Learning Assistant, and Earth sciences Tutor.
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