BIOG 2401

Developing a Reflective Study Group Leader Practice II

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

This course is a continuation of the teachings in BioG 2400. Students will complete readings and view online media on teaching and learning, create and critique lesson plans, and participate in regular discussions with other new and returning SGLs. Each week SGLs will reflect on their group meetings through both writing and discussion, and review challenges and successes during trainings. Topics covered include cognitive taxonomy, facilitating discussion, recognizing and helping students in distress, active listening, being a resource for first-generation college students, metacognition, the nature of expertise, resilience, and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.

When Offered Spring.

Comments To be eligible for BioG 2401, 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 foster a safe and welcoming environment centered on collaborative learning.
• Students will develop collaborative learning exercises for courses required by the Biological Sciences major
• Students will develop effective group facilitation and group discussion strategies.
• Students will construct effective lesson plans that challenge students at or just above their level of understanding in the subject.
• Students will gather and utilize feedback from group members to improve as a leader.
• Students will use teaching and learning theories to plan for and conduct study group.
• Students will self-assess learning style preferences and help group members to do the same.
• Students will discuss and implement solutions to challenging study group scenarios.
• Students will reflect on development as a Study Group Leader and identify areas needing improvement.
• Students will understand and respond to needs of diverse learners, who are sometimes from disadvantaged/marginalized backgrounds.

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