BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:UW-Madison-Physics-Events BEGIN:VEVENT SEQUENCE:4 UID:UW-Physics-Event-8931 DTSTART:20241008T180000Z DTEND:20241008T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260413T223355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T212840Z LOCATION:Sterling B343 SUMMARY:Use of inclusive teaching practices to improve teamwork and co mmunication skills in STEM education\, Physics Education Innovation Fo rum\, Angela Kita and Christa Wille\, Center for Innovation in Enginee ring Education\, University of Wisconsin-Madison DESCRIPTION:Zoom Meeting ID: 912 1127 1606
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\nSTEM professio nals need to be skilled in teamwork and communication to be most effec tive in the workplace. Course content is often focused on disciplinary technical skills\, with less focus placed on ensuring students have t he professional skills they need to succeed. Modeling the instruction of professional skills through the use of inclusive teaching practices contributes to students’ growth by improving team dynamics and stud ent learning outcomes\, and in turn reduces the time instructors spend managing teams. In this session we will share specific examples of in clusive teaching strategies used to instruct teamwork such as team con tracts for setting expectations in teams and strategies to encourage p eer feedback. We will also briefly share on the development of the Eng ineering4All community of practice that we have created in the College of Engineering to support instructors and the integration of professi onal skills such as teamwork and communication in STEM education.
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Speaker Bios:
\nAngela Kita (she/her) is comm itted to improving learning experiences for all students through class room innovation\, program development\, and fostering community. Her p assion for all things teaching and learning began through teaching exp eriences as a graduate student\, particularly working with non-biology majors exploring the various systems and structures found in animal p hylogeny. She has worked collaboratively with faculty and staff on cur riculum development\, improved instructor support\, and cross-campus p rojects. As a member of the Center for Innovation in Engineering Educa tion\, she is excited to build and grow partnerships that better conne ct students to their learning\, their passions\, and their goals.
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\nPh.D. Cellular and Molecular Biology (University of Wisconsin \, Madison)\; B.S. Molecular and Cell Biology (University of Californi a\, Berkeley)
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\nChrista Wille (she/her) is passio nate about using research to advance teaching and learning in higher e ducation\, especially in engineering. Through her lived experiences as a learner across multiple disciplines\, her leadership in instruction al design of a flipped classroom in her biomechanics courses\, and her extensive background in research\, Christa is well suited to support scholarship of teaching and learning projects in the College of Engine ering. As a member of the Center for Innovation in Engineering Educati on\, she is eager to help use research to advocate for and support edu cational practices that ensure inclusive and effective teaching and le arning practices for all engineering students and instructors alike. \n
\nPh.D. Biomedical Engineering (University of Wisconsin\, Ma dison)\; M.S. Biomedical Engineering (University of Wisconsin\, Madiso n)\; Doctor of Physical Therapy (University of Wisconsin\, Madison)\; B.S. Biomedical Engineering (University of Wisconsin\, Madison) \n

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