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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
