DescriptionDescription - Describes how students engage, what they do, reflecting the nature and depth of the program/experience. | Students who have been successful in introductory astronomy courses guide ASTR101 students through a team learning activity each week, in which the students apply astronomical concepts to evaluate claims and make decisions based on scientific data. |
TermTerm - The semester in which the activity occurs | Fall 2018 |
CategoryCategory - Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) category with which this engagement activity is most closely aligned, from the perspective of the student in the activity. | Student Leadership ProgramsdefinitionStudent Leadership Programs - The mission of Student Leadership Programs must be to prepare students to engage in the process of leadership. |
Campus LabelCampus Label - Type of purposeful activity, as defined across units | Peer Educator |
DivisionDivision - University organization | Arts & Sciences |
DepartmentDepartment - University organization | Physics |
Special DesignationSpecial Designation - Engagement has a special designation based on review of educational purpose and intentional design. | Experiential Learning Opportunity
GLD-Professional & Civic Engagement
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Time on TaskTime on Task - Amount of time that a student engages in this activity (including orientation/training, supervision/feedback, reflection on learning). | 60 - 89 hours |
Participation EntryParticipation Entry - Extent to which participation is restricted (e.g., minimum GPA, classification) | - |
Minimum Credit HoursMinimum Credit Hours - Number of credit hours or years in college required to participate in this activity | - |
Minimum GPAMinimum GPA - Minimum GPA required to participate in this activity | - |
Other RequirementsOther Requirements - Additional requirements to participate in this activity | - |
ExpectationsExpectations - How expectations are communicated to students about how they will engage in this program | Group training / class session(s)
Training manual, syllabus or rubric |
Active LearningActive Learning - What students do; the nature or type of the engagement, that is expected to contribute to their learning | Apply specialized knowledgedefinitionApply specialized knowledge - Applying specialized knowledge or skills required to do a task, such as from major coursework, or previous experience
LeadershipdefinitionLeadership - Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals, and/or use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others. |
Knowledge/SkillsKnowledge/Skills - Knowledge applied and/or skills practiced by students as they engage in this activity | Influencing othersdefinitionInfluencing others - As an individual or part of a team, communicate who you are, what you want others to do and why, in a way that is intended to result in completion of a task or achieving a goal
TeamworkdefinitionTeamwork - Contribute to team meetings; facilitate contributions of team members; contribute (individually) outside of team meetings; foster constructive team climate; respond to team conflict |
Interacts WithInteracts With - With whom students directly interact, as they engage in this activity | Student(s) on this campus |
DiversityDiversity - Extent to which student learning about diversity is included in program structure | - |
FeedbackFeedback - How and from whom students receive feedback on their engagement in this program | Group / class session with faculty member
Group / class session with external supervisor or professional |
ReflectionReflection - How, and with whom, students engage in reflection on their learning while engaged in this activity | Group / class session(s) with faculty
Each student produces written reflection(s) |
Program WebsiteProgram Website - For additional information, go to the unit website. | - |
RubricRubric - Describes specific expectations for student involvement in the activity | View Uploaded Rubric |