Welcome Class of 2014to your
Freshman Orientation Mock Class
Focus on LEARNING
• Today you will– Learn a bit about the Marymount course syllabus– Learn about our focus on inquiry learning– Participate in a mock class
SyllabusEvery course has a syllabus that looks something like this
Your instructor may hand it out on the first day of class, or (to go green) will post it on Blackboard
It provides important information about the instructor and how to contact him/her, as well as:
Purpose of course
Objectives
How the class is conducted
SyllabusOther information on the syllabus:
How your grade is calculated
What you can expect to happen every day, and what you need to do to prepare for class
The textbook and other readings
Additional information the instructor thinks is important
SyllabusEvery syllabus also lists standard University statements about academic integrity, special needs accommodations, our use of your work for assessment purposes, and snow or other emergency closings.
This may be on the FIRST page or the LAST page
The bottom line: READ
YOUR COURSE SYLLABUS!!!
Learning at Marymount University
Inquiry Learning“… classroom practices that promote student learning through guided and, increasingly, independent investigation of complex questions and problems, often for which there is no single answer.”
Starting with DSC 101, inquiry classes focus on:• Formulating good questions•Developing and implementing a strategy for identifying and collecting evidence•Using analysis, synthesis/creation, and evaluation to reach a conclusion•Developing a final product•Reflecting on your learning
Ask
Investigate
CreateDiscuss
Reflect
In an inquiry class…
• You may participate in case studies or lab work• There will be an emphasis on group activities
during class• Lots of discussion will happen in class• You will be learning skills for research and may
do a research project
Annual Student Research Conference