Improved Learning at Environmental Studies on the Piedmont

Abstract

Environmental Studies on the Piedmont is a 1000 acre field station near campus available for adding value to many existing courses, or for creating exciting new courses. In this session we will provide an overview of opportunities for faculty from any discipline to utilize course visits to the field station. We will discuss existing courses that use active learning practices that are highly valued by students and exceed the old notion of a "field trip". We will present ideas to add value to any course and promote deeper learning. We will show you how students will self identify increased interest, capacity and ability to apply their canonical knowledge and consequently improve understanding and retention of new knowledge. Regardless of the discipline, experiences students have on the field station enrich their learning. Join us to see if the field station can add value to your teaching experiences.