Today, we’re supposed to propose a lesson plan, a methodology, or something that will allow us to realign our teaching methods with those of a STEM classroom.

Here’s what I am planning to do for my labs for the 2009-2010 school year:

Goals:

1. All students will learn how to properly write a formal lab report.
2. All students will complete lab work even if it is virtually done.
3. All students will learn to communicate problem solving skills clearly.

Expectations:

1. Students will complete lab data submission via Google docs form. (Example from 2008-2009)
2. Students will complete (drafting and revision) of assigned section of a wiki formal lab report.
3. Students will be graded on their own work not that of the group.

Measurements:

1. Set up rubric for each section of the lab report using information found on NC State University’s LabWrite web site.
2. Assess the section(s) assigned to the individual students. Will reward students that modify partners work for the better.

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