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Table 5 Example descriptions from branded innovations list

From: Characteristics of well-propagated teaching innovations in undergraduate STEM

Innovation name

Description

Disciplines mentioned

CATME Team Tools

Online tool that allows instructors to form groups of students using default or instructor-defined data surveyed from the students.

• Instructors can also collect self- and peer-evaluation data on team-member effectiveness according to a scientific model.

• The system provides diagnostic information to the instructor about teams that may require intervention.

• Developed by M. Ohland and M. Laughry.

Computer Science

Learning Assistants

Undergraduate students are hired to facilitate small-group interaction in large-enrollment undergraduate courses. • This can occur either during whole-class sessions or in recitation sessions. • Learning assistants are given training in leading group discussion and meet regularly with the course instructor. • Originally developed by V. Otero.

Physics

Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning

Instructional format where students work in self-managed teams on inquiry-type activities. • Activities are written in a specific manner, and the instructor can write their own if they desire and submit it for review. • Instructors using POGIL do not use a traditional lecture format but instead provide guidance and facilitate student activities. • POGIL has been adapted to work within a variety of class sizes and physical structures.

• Developed by R. Moog et al.

Chemistry