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Fellows SoTL Project Descriptions

Sarbani Banerjee
Increased understanding of various grading systems on student’s perceptions of group work. Podcast Link
Susan Birden
Identified effective multidisciplinary strategies for capitalizing on diversity.
John Cabra
The relative efficacy of java applets on student's recall and reactions to psychometric statistics.
Adrienne Costello
The role of multimodal literacy practices in teaching shakespeare.
Pixita del Prado Hill
Effective Instructional Supports for African-American and Latina Teacher Candidates .
John Draeger
Calming the Anxious Student: Using Short Assignments to Clarify Expectations and Improve Writing.
Gloria Eastman
Increased understanding of potential contribution of aligning curriculum and assessment.
Scott Johnson
Addressed Middle-states – identified first-year programs weaknesses.
Stephen Gareau
Increased understanding of the interaction between forms of media based instruction, reading levels, and content recall. Podcast
David Henry
Addressed the NCATE identified deficit in student understanding of assessment practices through experience with clinical interviews.
Fredrick Howe
Increased understanding of aspects of curriculum that have long-term impact on students.
Lisa Hunter
The Intellectual Development of First Year Students.
Ronnie Mahler
Identified effective strategies for using technology to help students integrate inquiry and action.
Jill Norvalitis
Evaluation of an Undergraduate Summer Research Program .
Kathleen O'brien
Presented a model for establishing academic field networks that foster effective field experience.
Maria Pacheco
Explored techniques to engage students in traditionally difficult course work.
Tom Renzi
Using narrative films to develop critical thinking skills.
Lori Till
Promoted academic rigor in field based learning
Gary Welborn
Diversity and service-learning.