Post on 05-Dec-2014
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Improving Intellectual Capital in FYC CoursesChristopher R. Friend (@chris_friend)
University of Central Florida
SeekingKnowledge-
Making:Knowledge-
3Problems of Capital in FYC
AccessAuthorityApplication
#1Access
PROBLEM #1: ACCESS1,603,176,817,507,980 ft²
This is big.
PROBLEM #1: ACCESS900 ft²
This is tiny.
PROBLEM #1: ACCESS0.036 ft²
This is huge.
#2Authority
PROBLEM #2: AUTHORITYThe Objective
We treat students like
raw materials.
PROBLEM #2: AUTHORITYThe Source
Where does knowledge come from?
“You are intellectually bankrupt.”
#3Application
PROBLEM #3: APPLICATIONUnknown Purpose/Audience
Tests are their ultimate goal.
PROBLEM #3: APPLICATIONTeacher Determination
Teachers are arbitrary
audiences.
PROBLEM #3: APPLICATIONAudience Outside Class
SeekingKnowledge-
Knowledge-Making
RESEARCHPrimary research manufactures intellectual capital.
Intellectual capital needs
research.
MOTIVATIONGenuine inquiry infuses research with purpose.
Inquiry motivates research.
AUDIENCEStudents bring to class access to authentic audiences.
Research needs real audiences.
Knowledge-Making
Primary research
Based on genuine inquiry
Directed toward authentic audiences
Thank you.
Credits(all images licensed under Creative Commons)
Blue marble image: NASAClassroom interior: Schplook on FlickriPhone: Florin Hatmanu on Flickr (edited with his consent)Rows of desks: bara-koukoug on FlickrBook pages: fanz on FlickrMultiple-choice: albertogp123 on FlickrPapers to grade: courtesy MicrosoftWordpress Publish button: Matt Mullenweg and Evan RothJames Webb telescope mirror from NASA Goddard Photo and Video on FlickrRunning cat from Malingering on FlickrRed chairs by Thomas Hawk on Flickr