Flexible Instructional Space for Teaching Science Courses with emphasis on Inquiry and Collaborative...

Flexible Instructional Space for Teaching Science Courses with emphasis on Inquiry and Collaborative Active Learning

Finch-Gray Science Building Lab Renovation Proposal, presented by the McMurry Physics Department

Getting Vision Right

McMurry University Vision for the Natural and Computational Sciences

The McMurry University Natural and Computational Sciences faculty believes that a basic appreciation

of science is an essential component of a well-rounded education. McMurry science programs are

designed to cooperatively build within every graduate the foundational knowledge, appropriate

skills, and hands-on experience necessary to succeed in the workplace, the classroom, graduate programs, or professional schools. The research-rich environment encourages faculty to develop

both individually and collaboratively, to implement innovative teaching methods, and to advance and

disseminate scientific knowledge.

The aspects of McMurry University 2023 Centennial Vision

We envision o learning communitieso using asynchronous learning modeso a more diverse campuso opportunities for collaborative

programso the Center for Research in Teaching

Mathematics and Scienceo the development of other MURI

centers for undergraduate research

Challenges in Teaching Physics

o the need to balance the depth and breadth in material coverage

o the need to provide active engagement with subject matter

o the need to integrate laboratory exercises with class content

o the need to account for various learning styles of diverse student audiences

MIT Story

Teaching First-year introductory physics and TEAL class-room

MIT Story

Cartesian Learning

Constructivist Learning Social Constructivism

MIT Story

MIT Space

MIT Space After

MIT Space After

TEAL Space in work

New Space for Science

Flexible Supportive of social interactions Supportive of interdisciplinary

collaboration Makes science visible Adaptable for future

Inquiry-Based Instructional Modules

Physics Proposal Part A

Flexibility

Current Conditions

Renovated Space

Renovated Space

Flexibility of Renovated Space

Flexibility of Renovated Space

Flexibility of Renovated Space

Flexibility of Furniture

Physics Proposal Part B

Functionality

Current Conditions

Functionality of Renovated Space

Functionality of Renovated Space

Planned Impact and Assessment