In a previous post, I discussed the two phenotypes of the introductory biology student. One, the ultra-achiever in high school, is accustomed to following detailed rubrics for coursework, juggling multiple after school obligations like music lessons, an organized sport team, possibly a volunteer or paid job and perhaps so many different classes that lunch and homework were crammed into small time fragments during the day or late at night. These high school super stars follow the rubrics and get A’s.
Life Skills for Introductory Biology- Part 1
In a previous post, I discussed the two phenotypes of the introductory biology student. One, the ultra-achiever in high school, is accustomed to following detailed rubrics for coursework, juggling multiple after school obligations like music lessons, an organized sport team, possibly a volunteer or paid job and perhaps so many different classes that lunch and homework were crammed into small time fragments during the day or late at night. These high school super stars follow the rubrics and get A’s.
Summer Goals- Reality Check
Summer is more than half way over
But, I’m only now relaxing into it
So, how are the goals coming along?
My office looks exactly as it did during finals in May.
I’ve just begun the book chapter, sort of. I have a few paragraphs written.
Summer Science
Many college faculty, particularly those who work at smaller colleges and universities, are on 9 month appointments. A 9 month appointment means that our work contracts run for nine months, usually from late August through the end of May or beginning of June. This arrangement feels a lot more flexible than most year-round jobs, even though if we had 12 month contracts we would make more money and would have benefits like vacation days.
Enhanced Distributional Requirements for Educating Global Citizens?
What would a college curriculum look like if we had more extensive distributional requirements?
image from: http://vq.vassar.edu/issues/2012/01/vassar-today/on-educating-the-global-citizen.