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Publication Date: 2016
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Student Staff Partnership to Create an Interdisciplinary Science Skills Course in a Research Intensive University
Woolmer, Cherie; Sneddon, Peter; Curry, Gordon; Hill, Bob; Fehertavi, Szonja; Longbone, Charlotte; Wallace, Katherine
International Journal for Academic Development, v21 n1 p16-27 2016
This paper reflects upon the development of a multidisciplinary lesson plan aimed at developing science skills for Physics and Astronomy, Geographical and Earth Sciences, and Chemistry students at a research intensive Scottish university. The lesson plan was co-developed with a small group of staff and undergraduate students from these disciplinary areas. The authors discuss the rationale and process for developing the course, drawing upon literature relating to students and staff co-creating curricula in higher education. The authors conclude by offering suggestions for the academic development community about ways in which this kind of collaboration can be supported at local and institutional levels.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Research Universities, Teacher Student Relationship, Partnerships in Education, College Faculty, Interdisciplinary Approach, Lesson Plans, Science Process Skills, Physics, Astronomy, Geography, Earth Science, Chemistry, College Science, Science Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Course Organization, Student Participation, Teacher Participation, Peer Teaching, Expectation, Capacity Building, Program Evaluation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Scotland)
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