Drexel CASTLE: Pedagogical Happy Hour with Monica Ilies, PhD

Thursday, February 22, 2018

5:30 PM-7:00 PM

The next CASTLE Pedagogical Happy Hour will take place on February 22nd from 5:30-7:00 and feature Monica Ilies, PhD, discussing "Evidence-Based Teaching Methods to Promote STEM Active Learning". Monica will talk about a variety of evidence-based pedagogical strategies that she uses in her general, organic and medicinal chemistry classes, with a focus on the "study-buddy" system as a tool to promote and evaluate metacognitive skills.

About the Drexel CASTLE  Pedagogical Happy Hour:
The CASTLE Pedagogical Happy Hour is a monthly program hosted by the Center for the Advancement of STEM Teaching and Learning Excellence (CASTLE) and sponsored by a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). The is a new program aimed to provide Drexel faculty with an opportunity to discuss effective teaching practices in their classrooms or laboratories.

The event offers a casual environment for faculty, staff, and graduate students who have taken PROFESS GRAD/EDUC 511 to share ideas about STEM teaching and learning; while enjoying refreshments and fine cheese.

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Contact Information

Marisa Dietrich
215-571-3233
mad467@drexel.edu