8 Stories about Cultivating Complex Thinkers for a Messy World
From science saving democracy to thinking through writing, on April 24, 2019 eight Union College faculty shared stories of the innovations they have introduced into their classrooms as a result of the Faculty Development Institute. Enjoy a highlight video, as well as each the eight presentations from “8×8: Leaps of Faith: 8 Stories about Cultivating Complex Thinkers for a Messy World” below:
Individual 8X8 Talks
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Nicole Theodosiou: "Science Can Save Democracy"
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Jue Wang: "See, Touch, Do, Connect, Apply Math"
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Jeff Corbin: "More than Facts: Incorporating Humanistic Books into Science Classes"
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Deidre Hill Butler and Barbara Danowski: "Designing and Teaching an Interdisciplinary Course"
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Megan Ferry: "Language as a Pedagogy: Cultural Competency"
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Matt Anderson: "Game Design Telephone: Hooking Students from Day One"
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Lorraine Cox: "Let the Shift Happen"
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Kara Doyle and Joe Johnson: "Thinking Through Writing"