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Making Scientists - Six Principles for Effective College Teaching (Hardcover, New)
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Making Scientists - Six Principles for Effective College Teaching (Hardcover, New)
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For many college students, studying the hard sciences seems out of
the question. Students and professors alike collude in the
prejudice that physics and molecular biology, mathematics and
engineering are elite disciplines restricted to a small number with
innate talent. Gregory Light and Marina Micari reject this bias,
arguing, based on their own transformative experiences, that
environment is just as critical to academic success in the sciences
as individual ability. Making Scientists lays the groundwork for a
new paradigm of how scientific subjects can be taught at the
college level, and how we can better cultivate scientists,
engineers, and other STEM professionals. The authors invite us into
Northwestern University's Gateway Science Workshop, where the
seminar room is infused with a sense of discovery usually confined
to the research lab. Conventional science instruction demands
memorization of facts and formulas but provides scant opportunity
for critical reflection and experimental conversation. Light and
Micari stress conceptual engagement with ideas, practical
problem-solving, peer mentoring, and--perhaps most
important--initiation into a culture of cooperation, where students
are encouraged to channel their energy into collaborative learning
rather than competition with classmates. They illustrate the
tangible benefits of treating students as apprentices--talented
young people taking on the mental habits, perspectives, and wisdom
of the scientific community, while contributing directly to its
development. Rich in concrete advice and innovative thinking,
Making Scientists is an invaluable guide for all who care about the
future of science and technology.
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