The Western Conference on Science Education

Presentation

Diversity and not dilution: Enriching undergraduate science education through internationalizing the curriculum

Susan Gass, Dalhousie University
Anne-Marie Ryan, Dalhousie University

P&A 34

10:45 AM

Workshop

How do I assess an amorphous outcome? A new take on critical thinking.

Paisley Worthington, University of Guelph
John Dawson, University of Guelph

P&A 117

10:45 AM

Panel Discussion

How much stress is enough for students when re-designing the curriculum and courses?

Bill Ju, University of Toronto
Sabina Trebinjac, University of Toronto
Luke Bannon, University of Toronto
Maria Papaconstantinou, University of Toronto

P&A 148

10:45 AM

Test Kitchen: Chat, Poll, Engage your large class!

Tim Gapakov, Kountu

P&A 36

10:45 AM

Presentation

Large-scale change in teaching practices via department-based educational development: Conclusions of the Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative

Warren J. Code, University of British Columbia

P&A 150

11:25 AM

Test Kitchen: SimBio

Eli Meir, SimBio

P&A 36

11:25 AM

Presentation

Measuring the effects of using partially-populated notes in first-year calculus

Chester Weatherby, Wilfrid Laurier University
Donna Kotsopoulos, Huron University College, Western University
Douglas Woolford, Western University

P&A 34

1:00 PM

Presentation

Students take the wheel! How a private blog enabled undergraduate researchers to guide a large project.

Paisley Worthington, University of Guelph
Jennifer Reniers, University of Guelph
Dale Lackeyram, University of Guelph
John Dawson, University of Guelph

P&A 117

1:00 PM

Presentation

Thinking like a scientist: Strategies to measure and improve knowledge structures of biology students

Jantina Toxopeus, Western University
Brent J. Sinclair, Western University

P&A 148

1:00 PM

Presentation

Making courses flexible: From grading schemes to assignments - their impact on student learning outcomes

Bill Ju, University of Toronto
Sabina Trebinjac, University of Toronto
Jungwon Choi, University of Toronto
Kelly Aiello, University of Toronto
Luke Bannon, University of Toronto
Qiyou Wu, University of Toronto

P&A 148

1:40 PM

Presentation

Not all learning activities are created equal - productive failure in the classroom

Karen Smith, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.,Canada

P&A 117

1:40 PM

Presentation

The Tomlinson Engagement Award for Mentoring (TEAM) at McGill University promotes student engagement

Armin Yazdani, McGill University
Jennifer L. Barrow, McGill University
Dan Petrescu, McGill University
Laura Chouinard-Thuly, McGill University
Faygie Covens, McGill University
David N. Harpp, McGill University

P&A 150

1:40 PM

Presentation

Enhancing student-centered collaborative learning in capstone courses: A model for using creative themes and media for applied knowledge mobilization and integrated problem solving

Lovaye Kajiura, McMaster University

P&A 117

2:20 PM

Presentation

“I don’t want to go to Med School”: A narrative investigation of the relevance of pivotal moments in discipline selection by undergraduate science students.

Joanna Szurmak, University of Toronto Mississauga Library

P&A 150

2:20 PM

Test Kitchen: The Digital Learning Journey: Next Stop, Mobile

Terry Fedorkiw, Nelson Education
Kimberley Carruthers, Nelson Education

P&A 36

2:20 PM

Presentation

Two-stage testing: advantages, perceived limitations, and how to apply it in your classroom

Sharonna Greenberg, Ryerson University
Sofija Katic, Ryerson University

P&A 148

2:20 PM