Browsing by Subject "Profiles of Learning for Undergraduate Succes (PLUS)"

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    Assignment: Learning the Scientific Method by Analyzing Study Skills Research
    (Indiana University, 2021-07) Hass-Jacobus, Barbara
    In this activity, which is typically completed during the second week of the semester, students read and analyze the data presented in a one-page newsletter article describing cognitive psychology research on study methods presented in an education workshop at an American Society of Plant Biologists annual meeting. Students practice identifying parts of the scientific method within the study's design and analyze the data presented to determine which study methods were shown to be most effective. They also answer questions designed to have them think about those conclusions in the context of the course. After a class discussion, students are broken into groups and asked to reflect on their study habits in light of this research and develop a study plan for the semester incorporating what they've learned from the research study's conclusions.
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    Discussion: Your IUPUI+ Profile
    (Indiana University, 2020-03) Towers, George
    "Discussion: Your IUPUI+ Profile" is designed to be the first discussion of the semester in an online class. It would also be suitable for a face-to-class class. This discussion serves the following purposes: 1. It is an "icebreaker" that causes the students to get to know each other. 2. It familiarizes the students with the IUPUI+ Learning Profiles in a personal way. For example, the initial post requires students to personally identify with one of the profiles. 3. The initial post and the feedback post require students to reflect on their responsibilities in the learning process. In other words, by participating in the discussion, many students take ownership of their learning. 4. The feedback post requires students to self-critically assess their approach to learning. For example, many students report that they would like to be more of a "Communicator."