BIOG 2400

Developing a Reflective Study Group Leader Practice

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

Students will complete readings and view online media on teaching and learning, create and critique lesson plans, and participate in regular discussions with other SGLs. Each week SGLs will reflect on their group meetings through both writing and discussion, and review challenges and successes during trainings. The SGL position is a year-long commitment; members will enroll in BioG 2401 in the spring. Topics covered in BioG 2400 and 2401 include leading effective groups, cognitive taxonomy, motivation techniques, facilitating discussion, learning styles, growth mindset, metacognition, resilience, community building, and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.

When Offered Fall.

Comments To be eligible for BioG 2400, students must apply for a Biology Scholars Program (BSP) Study Group Leader (SGL) position in the spring semester. Contact Jeff McCaffrey (jm298@cornell.edu) for more information. 

• Students will be able to foster a safe and welcoming environment centered on collaborative learning.
• Students will be able to develop collaborative learning exercises and effective group facilitation/group discussion strategies in support of courses required by the Biological Sciences major.
• Students will be able to construct effective lesson plans that challenge students at or just above their level of understanding in the subject.
• Students will be able to use teaching and learning theories along with feedback from group members to plan for and conduct study group.
• Students will be able to understand and respond to needs of diverse learners, who are sometimes from disadvantaged/marginalized backgrounds.
• Students will be able to reflect on development as a Study Group Leader and identify areas needing improvement.

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