Donna Nelson

Abstract:

Surveys combined with direct student input are used to explore students’ attitudes and opinions. Together, these yield data can indicate the success of teaching methodologies to increasing student self-confidence. This process can determine the impacts of events and programs upon students. The suitability and acceptability of new educational practices or combinations of those practices can be determined. The implementation of this will be presented. The following will be identified and discussed: (1) activities which have been used, (2) activities which led to their identification and combination, and (3) measurement via mindset surveys of student change.
The use of films and case studies are used to teach students ethical dilemmas, principles, and moral reasoning that have arisen in science. This process can be used to determine suitability and acceptability of new educational practices or combinations of those practices. The implementation of this will be presented.