Michael Griffin in Philosophy investigates pedagogies that support the growth of citizenship skills
“We narrowed down “citizenship skill” into its constructs of perspective taking, cognitive empathy, intercultural understanding, and the ability to integrate and relate opposing ideas on polarizing questions.” –Dr.Michael Griffin, Assistant Professor Project Summary Policymakers and students both describe “citizenship skills” as desirable learning outcomes and graduate attributes in higher education (UBC 2009, Banks 2007, Sax […]
Allen Sens and Matt Yedlin Bridge Arts and Science to Explore Nuclear Arms Control
Interdisciplinarity is what we need more of in the university…more connection between different faculties and different ways of thinking.
Edward Slingerland in Asian Studies shares his MOOC experience
I can lead the 30-some students in more intimate discussion sections, engaging with the course readings, fostering debate about class themes, and answering questions and concerns much more effectively than would be possible in a large lecture hall
Allen Sens and Matt Yedlin Tackle Nuclear Warfare
“It’s all about how important mutual trust is in the global arena and how quickly trust can be broken.”
Christina Hendricks in Philosophy uses blogs as a course site to share student work
“The work students do in my courses can also be very valuable to others who want to learn about philosophical topics. Thus I have asked students to create blog posts and post other assignments on our public course websites to share their thoughts and their knowledge with others.”
Christina Hendricks uses Lecture Capture to allow Arts One Students to Review Lectures
We have found numerous positive benefits from using lecture capture and sharing our videos with many people within and beyond UBC, and thus we are continuing to do so when faculty agree to be recorded.
Qian Wang in Asian Studies incorporates student produced video
“Students felt these videos are more interesting than the textbook videos and are a great source of learning.”
Alfredo Ferreira in Vantage College uses CLAS for linking language in math practice
Videos of instructors solving mathematical problems on CLAS were annotated by students, allowing them to build the link between language use and mathematical practice. –Alfredo Ferreira, Lecturer in UBC Vantage College Back Story VANT140 Math is one of several coordinated ‘Content and Language Linked Tutorials’ in the UBC Vantage College ‘Vantage One’ program, which is […]
Tina Loo in History uses Wikipedia for student projects
“…the value of the Wikipedia assignment lies in giving students first hand experience in constructing knowledge.”
Janice Stewart in GRSJ uses UBC Wiki
“Participatory technologies, such as the GRSJ 224 WIKI, enable active relationships to public knowledge and new forms of educational innovation and participatory citizenship.”