Gen Ed Redesign: Thoughts on Themes and Competencies by Joanne Maguire https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet en-us 2021-03-31 14:32:01 UTC 2023-02-22 15:05:01 UTC hello@padlet.com jmrobin2 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397071630 2021-04-08 17:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397071630 Distribution https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397617269 Distribution requirements work and they're simple and easier. Why not just keep a natural and social science requirement, add a humanities requirement, and then focus on a few other competencies.]]> 2021-04-08 20:17:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397617269 jmrobin2 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397626186 Themes seem like LBST all over again.]]> 2021-04-08 20:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397626186 Fears of certain departments winning and losing. jmrobin2 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397627539 2021-04-08 20:21:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397627539 Accreditation issues (ENG). jmrobin2 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397628508 2021-04-08 20:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397628508 This repeats the same issue as LBST. Students will not have any idea what these themes mean or how they fit into their education. https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397628850 2021-04-08 20:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397628850 Problems with structured, accredited programs. jmrobin2 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397632236 2021-04-08 20:23:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397632236 Transferability in and out of the university. jmrobin2 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397633171 2021-04-08 20:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397633171 Simpler seems better. jmrobin2 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397634625 2021-04-08 20:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397634625 Concept https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397635120 While the concept has merit, the restrictions associated with accreditation within engineering will be challenging. However, I think the themes should be focused are providing students key skills for their careers such as digital literacy.

]]> 2021-04-08 20:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397635120 Difficulties with students understanding what Gen Ed is accomplishing. jmrobin2 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397635902 2021-04-08 20:24:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397635902 Problems with students who want to change (or have to change) themes. jmrobin2 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397637435 2021-04-08 20:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397637435 How can you predict how many students will choose which theme? jmrobin2 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397646637 2021-04-08 20:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397646637 Problem with students essentially triaging a theme at the end of their education. https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397657890 2021-04-08 20:32:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397657890 Literacy - Digital and Communication https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397658615 Given the integration of technology in every aspect of our lives, every student needs to be digitally literate. Oral and written communication skills and team building skills are also critical for all students.


]]> 2021-04-08 20:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397658615 Great in the fairytale world of the perfect college experience. jmrobin2 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397664325 2021-04-08 20:34:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397664325 Could pose problems for graduation/retention. jmrobin2 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397667595 2021-04-08 20:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397667595 Freshman seminar jmrobin2 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397669343 Just one course, freshman year, that focuses on a big question.]]> 2021-04-08 20:36:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397669343 Freshman Seminar jmrobin2 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397673541 Multi-disciplinary on a big question. Faculty workload works out by having faculty teach 3 courses but a third of each course. ]]> 2021-04-08 20:38:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397673541 Lack of resources jmrobin2 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397682559 Not enough money to reduce class size enough to make it work.]]> 2021-04-08 20:42:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397682559 Not much. jmrobin2 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397690327 Get rid of LBST and replace with "Inquiry into the Arts and Humanities."]]> 2021-04-08 20:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397690327 Junior or Senior Year jmrobin2 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397702741 "Problems in the world" seminar from which they can choose.]]> 2021-04-08 20:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/6a8fcepl5xz80zet/wish/1397702741