From: Characteristics of well-propagated teaching innovations in undergraduate STEM
Innovation name | Description | Disciplines mentioned |
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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 |