2018-2019 SERG Meetings
September 4, 2018
Topic: Postponed due to threat from Hurricane Gordon.
September 20, 2018
Topic: Exploring Topics for Future SERG Meetings
Participants in this SERG meeting explored topics potential topics to be explored in Fall 2018 semester. A deeper exploration into an integrated science curriculum was chosen.
October 2, 2018
Topic: An Integrated First-year Science Curriculum at Xavier
Participants in this SERG meeting reviewed various models of integrated science curricula.
Resources:
Integrated Science Curricula Programs (PDF)
A Literature Review of Science and Mathematics Integration (PDF)
TLU Integrated Science Degree (PDF)
ISC Master Syllabus 2015 (PDF)
October 18, 2018
Topic: An Integrated Science Curriculum at Xavier
Participants in this SERG meeting will discuss and brainstorm what a first- and/or second-year integrated science curriculum would look like at Xavier.
Resources:
Summary Integrated Introductory Science Course (PDF)
February 4, 2019
Topic: Combating Stereotype Threat Among our Students
Participants in this SERG meeting will discuss and brainstorm what a first- and/or second-year integrated science curriculum would look like at Xavier.
Resources:
Writing_Intervention_Stereotype_Threat (PDF)
February 21, 2019
Topic: Is Your Course Experiencing a Mid-semester Slump?
Participants in this SERG meeting will discuss some techniques to deal with the loss of motivation and momentum that sometimes comes during the mid-point of a course.
Resources:
See tips from the Berkeley Center for Teaching and Learning for dealing with a mid-semester slump. Overcoming Midsemester Slump