Fall 2008 Schedule

Dates: September 19, October 17, November 21

10/19: What it means to learn Math/Bio/Chem, and how to design inquiry-based activities.

9/19: Planning activities for the year

Spring 2008 Schedule

Dates: 2/22, 3/21, 4/25

Times: 1:00-2:30

Location: NSM A115

3/21:  Dr. Nancy Aguilar-Roca, Developmental and Cell Biology, UC Irvine.

Title: Developing interactive lectures while maintaining a research program
(or I really want to improve this class but just don't have the time!)  Get the flyer here

2/22: The “weed-out” culture in science, math and engineering.

The Discovery Learning Seminar (DLS) is dedicated to improving teaching in mathematics and science classes at CSUDH.  At DLS meetings faculty discuss pedagogy and teaching techniques that foster student learning.  Indeed the central focus of the seminar is student thinking, and we discuss ways to help faculty help students develop higher-level thinking. 

The seminar is also has a support feature for junior faculty.  Junior faculty in NBS are supported professionally with advice and discussions about scholarly work, grant writing, tenure and promotion, and service.

This is an ongoing seminar for NBS faculty. It is unrelated to the IBL Workshop Project.

If you are interested please email Stan Yoshinobu <Email Stan>.