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ITUE workshop gives hands-on experience

2:22 p.m., Feb. 18, 2005--UD’s Institute for Transforming Undergraduate Education (ITUE) began its spring semester workshop series in January with an introductory session entitled, “Problem-Based Learning: From Ideas to Solutions through Communication.”

The workshop, held Jan. 19-21, was for ITUE faculty and graduate teaching assistant fellows whose participation in the workshop gives them hands-on experience in active learning strategies, particularly problem-based learning and effective use of technology in their courses.

Workshop presenters included Deborah Allen, professor of biological sciences, Susan Groh, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, Hal White, professor of chemistry and biochemistry; Stephen Bernhardt, Andrew B. Kirkpatrick Jr. Chair in Writing; George Watson, Unidel Professor of Physics and Astronomy.

Another session will be offered June 15-June 17.

UD faculty and graduate teaching assistants participating in the 2005 spring program, listed by college and academic unit, are

College of Arts and Sciences
Carolyn Bitzer, women’s studies
Xiaomei Cai, communication
Phillip T. Conrad, computer and information sciences
Rita K. Edozie, political science and international relations
Mary E. Kramer, chemistry and biochemistry
Barbara Lutz, English
Elizabeth Mansley, sociology and criminal justice
Jennifer J. Mentzer, art conservation

Lerner College of Business and Economics
Estelle Sommeiller, economics

College of Engineering
Jill Higginson, mechanical engineering

College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy
Christine Carrino Gorowara, education
Dene Klinzing, individual and family studies

College of Marine Studies
Ana Dittel
Jack Gallagher

University Staff
Jann Lightcap, continuing education—distance learning
Michael McClay, Academic Services Center
Susan Serra, Office of Service Learning

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