TED 5314 -  Current Topics Science Education
      Schedule
      
        
          Date  | 
          Activity/Assignments/Readings  | 
         
        
          | June 27  | 
          Introductions and Class Overview  
            Syllabus Review 
            Web Space at UTEP for Class Web site 
            The Critical Thinking Curriculum Model (PPT file)  
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          | June 28 | 
          Discussion - What is Problem-Based Learning? 
            Curriculum Design and Development Review 
            Introduction to PBL  - Article to Read  
            Research into Problem-Based Science Sites - Links   | 
         
        
          | June 29 | 
          Activities with Dr. Giza's and Dr. Robertson's classes  
          Dreamweaver Basic Instruction - session 1 
          Read Chapters 1-3 Impact Teaching  | 
         
        
           
      June 30  | 
          Dreamweaver Basic Instruction  - session 2 -  Web Site Basics  
            What is Problem Based Learning? - Website Article  
            Research Paper 1 Assignment   | 
         
        
          | July 4  | 
          **No Class – UTEP Holiday **  
          Read Chapters 4-5 Impact Teaching  | 
         
        
          | July 5  | 
          Research Paper 1 Due 
          Problem-Based Learning Format Template and Activity Template  
          Dreamweaver Basic Instruction - session 3 - Dreamweaver Links  
          Classroom Development on Problem-Based Learning Web site  
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          | July 6  | 
          Activities with Dr. Giza's and Dr. Robertson's classes  
            Project and Presentation Overview and Rubrics 
          Read Chapter 6 Impact Teaching  | 
         
        
           
      July 7  | 
          Research Paper 2 Assignment  
            Dreamweaver Basic Instruction - session 4 - Graphics and Images  
            Classroom Development on Problem-Based Learning Web site   | 
         
        
          | July 11  | 
          Research Paper 2 Due 
            Dreamweaver Basic Instruction - session 5 - Tables and Templates  
            Mock Up Design Template and Sample Site Infrastructure Design  
            Classroom Development on Problem-Based Learning Web site   | 
         
        
           
      July 12  | 
          Cambridge Physics Outlet (www.cpo.com) Demonstration Night  
            Classroom Development on Problem-Based Learning Web site   | 
         
        
          | July 13  | 
          Activities with Dr. Giza's and Dr. Robertson's classes  
            Read Chapter 7 Impact Teaching 
            Classroom Development on Problem-Based Learning Web site   | 
         
        
          | July 14  | 
          Research Paper 3 Assignment  
          Research Paper 4 Assignment  
          Classroom Development on Problem-Based Learning Web site   | 
         
        
          | July 18  | 
          Research Paper 3 Due 
          Classroom Development on Problem-Based Learning Web site   | 
         
        
          | July 19 | 
          Classroom Development on Problem-Based Learning Web site  | 
         
        
          | July 20  | 
          Classroom Development on Problem-Based Learning Web site   | 
         
        
          | July 21 | 
          Web Site Product Finalized 
            Classroom Presentations 
            Research Paper 4 Due  | 
         
       
        
      Syllabus | Schedule | Research Assignments| Student Web Sites| Evaluation | Links  
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