Microbrew:
Mixing Ideas for Successful Teaching Strategies in Microbiology
Microbrew Abstract Deadline: February 15, 2011
This session is a forum for sharing ideas and thoughts on best practices in microbiology and biology education. Presenters will have a 15 minute time slot in which to discuss topics such as (but not limited to) successful:
-in class activities
-service learning ideas
-project ideas
-field activities
-laboratory activities
-discussion starters
-study tools
-assessment tools
-class management ideas
Assessment of the topics presented is NOT required, and presenters should use this time as an opportunity to field test the ideas and activities that they have developed on an audience of their peers. Presentations should be kept as simple “chalk talks” (i.e. no Powerpoint) in order to facilitate an informal yet productive discussion during the 15 minute time period. Presenters are responsible for providing any handouts related to their presentation.
Completed abstracts should be sent by February 15, 2011 as an attachment to asmcue@asmusa.org. Please use Microbrew as the subject line.
If you are interested in presenting during this session, we ask that you submit an abstract following the format below:
Title: Please formulate a title that clearly expresses the topic to be discussed in the session.
Author(s): Provide the name, affiliation, and e-mail address(es) for each presenter.
Activity appropriateness: Please select one of the following choices:
Classroom _____ Laboratory _______ Out of Class Activity _________
Abstract: Please provide a concise summary of the topic to be discussed in 300 words or less.
Keywords: Please select 3 scientific or pedagogical keywords that appropriately reflect the topic presented.
Intended Audience: Please note the audience(s) for which your topic will be appropriate:
• Microbiology/Biology majors ___
• Allied health majors ___
• Biotechnology majors ___
• Science education majors ___
• Nonmajors ___
• Any of the above ___
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