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Weekly Update for February 27, 2006
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Student Engagement in the Community
Mon | 02/27/06 | 12:00-1:30 PM | Wendy Samuels | Dome Study Room,
Quizno's
One of the Ferris State University pillars is being an engaged campus.
This faculty discussion luncheon will be held to examine how can we
encourage student engagement and service learning to strengthen this
pillar. Pick-up your lunch from Quizno's and drop by the Dome Study
Room on Monday, February 27th at 12:00p. Registration not
required -- but preferred for handout copies. Contact danielsl@ferris.edu.
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Distinguished Teacher Showcase-Fred
Heck
The Nature of Science: Implications for the Debate About
Teaching
Creationism in the Science Classroom
Thurs | 03/16/06 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | Fred Heck | FLITE 214 |
Pizza Lunch
There are
widespread misconceptions in the general public about the nature of
science as a methodology for understanding the natural world. This lack
of understanding is part of the reason that a small but vocal minority
has convinced some school boards in the nation to require the teaching
of creationism in the science curriculum as an alternative “theory” to
evolution. Dispelling these misconceptions is a first and essential step
in the effort to help people understand that creationism is not
scientific, is not a theory, and should certainly not be a required part
of the science curriculum.
- Teaching Adult Learners
Wed | 03/22/06 | 12:00 AM-1:30 PM | Wendy Samuels | Quizno's
Adult learners expect different things from the classroom, and learn
differently than they did in childhood. Come and explore the research
on adult learning and dialogue about making your classroom more "adult
friendly".
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Spring Learning Institute
Thurs & Fri | 04/06/06 & 04/07/06 | Gourmet Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch
Call for Proposals for Friday Presentations being accepted until March
15th.
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Faculty
Writing Institute Scheduled for May 8-12, 2006
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