Course: ASTR 103 Descriptive Astronomy

Author: Lee, Kevin
School: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Department/Program: Astronomy
Sub Area/Speciality:
Year: 2003

Portfolio Objective/Abstract:

There is one major issue my portfolio will address: To examine the effect of web practices on students' performance and attitudes. Nationally students come in liking astronomy and they leave the course not liking nearly it as much. This occurs due to misconceptions they have regarding what the course is all about and because much of the material is very difficult. It would be great to at least have them leave the course liking it as much as when they came into the door. The Astronomy 103 students have already been given attitudinal and diagnostic pre-tests and will receive post-tests at the end of the course. The post-tests will be specifically designed to address these questions.

Type of Portfolio: Benchmark
Evidence of Student Learning in the Portfolio: Examples of Student Work

Size of Class: over 100
Type of Student: Major and Non-Majors
Level of Course: first-year
Type of Course: General Education

Teaching Environment:
  • Classroom
 Student Activities:
  • Lecture
  • Writing
  • Reading
  • Computer Based Exercises
 Assessment Approaches:
  • Examination
  • Quizzes
  • Individual Project

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