Post on 14-Jan-2016
Part 1
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March 20, 2012
Susan Finger & Sue Fitzgerald Division of Undergraduate Education
National Science Foundation
March 21, 2012
Sue Fitzgerald & Maura Borrego Division of Undergraduate Education
National Science Foundation
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Most of the information presented in this workshop represents the presenters’ opinions and is not an official NSF position
See www.nsf.gov for official NSF policies
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GOAL: Enable participants to prepare competitive proposals
OUTCOMES: Participants should be able to describe: ◦ Common proposal strengths and weaknesses◦ Strategies for developing various aspects of the
project/proposal
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Introduction Common Strengths and Weaknesses Developing a Proposal◦ Goals and Expected Outcomes◦ Rationale◦ Project Plans
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Effective learning activities ◦ Recall prior knowledge -- actively, explicitly◦ Connect new concepts to existing ones◦ Challenge and alter misconceptions ◦ Reflect on new knowledge
Active & collaborative processes◦ Think individually◦ Share with partner◦ Report to local and virtual groups ◦ Learn from program directors’ responses
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Group Activity 6 min◦ Think individually ~2 min◦ Share with a partner ~2 min ◦ Report in local group ~2 min
◦Report to virtual group A few institutions selected Check Chat Box for your Institution's name
Individual Activity 2 min
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Coordinate the local activities
Watch the time◦Allow for think, share, and report phases◦Reconvene on time -- 1 min warning slide
Ensure the individual think phase is devoted to thinking and not talking
Coordinate the asking of questions by local participants
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Write down your three most important pieces of advice to a colleague writing a curriculum development proposal (i. e., a TUES proposal)?
Individual Activity◦ Allotted time is 2 min ◦ No discussion◦ Write your ideas --- you will add to this list later
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