Mark Hall's Group on Gen Ed Redesign: Thoughts on Themes and Competencies by Joanne Maguire https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u en-us 2021-04-07 19:45:23 UTC 2024-07-15 08:53:32 UTC hello@padlet.com jmrobin2 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397056218 2021-04-08 17:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397056218 analytical and critical thinking, systemic thinking, integrating ideas, communication (writing and dialog/speaking), synthetic use of information and data https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397603340 2021-04-08 20:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397603340 Make this the QEP jpyke2 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397607508 2021-04-08 20:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397607508 Themes https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397608583 How do these themes align to the university's mission and strategic plan. Can we be intentional in that?]]> 2021-04-08 20:14:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397608583 media culture, sustainable ethics, interdisciplinary relationships, creativity in the arts, innovation, histories of places and cultures, connection of global issues relative to local concerns, contemporary topics in science https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397617228 2021-04-08 20:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397617228 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397618688 Would students be able to demonstrate competencies in multiple themes, or just one theme?

]]> 2021-04-08 20:18:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397618688 Ideally a gen ed curriculum would still encourage students to take courses across a range of disciplines https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397621376 2021-04-08 20:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397621376 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397623064 I think students would find this more engaging than our current approach.]]> 2021-04-08 20:19:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397623064 How do we keep these as true university goals that would be part of all majors and not marginalize them into a select handful of courses? jpyke2 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397623171 2021-04-08 20:19:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397623171 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397629158 histories of power, science and technology, and globalization]]> 2021-04-08 20:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397629158 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397633258 It seems like maybe the themes get chosen after the competencies.  Does that seem accurate?]]> 2021-04-08 20:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397633258 Who gets a voice in choosing the themes? Students? And how often would the themes be refreshed, if ever? jpyke2 https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397657426 2021-04-08 20:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397657426 Themes https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397693785 How would transfer coursework play into these themes? Would this be an easy process?]]> 2021-04-08 20:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397693785 Would foreign language be considered a competency? https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397714216 2021-04-08 20:54:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397714216 Need to better place GE coursework at the beginning of their 4-year BA/BS programs, even if this means less required GEs. Also, devise a plan for focused (early) GE experience for transfers if they have not satisfied them. https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397731662 2021-04-08 21:01:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jmrobin2/ns97t1ekbqlv56u/wish/1397731662