Webinar: Scientific Writing in STEM Classes as a Cognitive Apprenticeship (CIRTL Network)

Date/Time:	Tuesday, 27 Jan 2015 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location:	Join online session: http://www.cirtl.net/events
Cost:	Free
URL:	http://www.celt.iastate.edu/celt-resources/events/
Contact:
Phone:	515-294-5357
Channel:	Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching
Categories:	Training, development
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Scientists learn how to write scientifically, but how do you teach students to do this? In contrast to lab techniques, where there is often an apprenticeship aspect in which students learn by watching others and then practicing, there isn't much to watch while a scientist writes. This needs to be a cognitive apprenticeship instead of a physical one.

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This session will discuss one way to help undergraduates learn to write scientifically by making the thought processes about writing more visible. Facilitated by Robert Linsenmeier, Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Neurobiology, Northwestern University; and Penny Hirsch, Professor of Instruction, Writing Program, Northwestern University

Join online session: http://www.cirtl.net/events

What is CIRTL (Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning)?
The CIRTL mission is to enhance excellence in undergraduate education through the development of a national faculty committed to implementing and advancing effective teaching practices for diverse learners as part of successful and varied professional careers. Iowa State University is one of CIRTL's member institutions.