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Creating Real-World Honors Experiences
Michelle Class, Columbia College - South Carolina *
Rebecca Friday, Columbia College - South Carolina *
Lynne Noble, Columbia College - South Carolina
Jennifer Rose, Columbia College - South Carolina *
With every passing year, teaching and learning move farther away from textbook memorization
and towards more "real world" experiences. How do we ensure these experiences are of honors
quality Three education majors and their professor share ideas
Teaching Styles Used in the Honors Classroom
Rebeka Beresh, Walsh University *
Diana Burnham, Walsh University *
Gretta Seif, Walsh University *
The roundtable discussion will focus on the different teaching styles in general classes, including
science and math, versus the teaching styles that are used in honors courses. Discussion will be
based on video interviews and input from the professors and students that highlight how the
honors courses intertwine general teaching strategies with more creative opportunities.
Roundtable Discussions
Sponsored by Texas A & M University
Friday, October 22
12:30 PM – 1:40 PM
Muehlebach Tower Main Level, Truman B
Sustainability, Humanitarian Engineering, and Honors
Kay Godel Gengenbach, Colorado School of Mines
Humanitarian engineering programs provide a unique opportunity for STEM students to connect
with communities needing affordable, sustainable and technologically appropriate solutions to
self-identified problems. The students participate in design classes.
Student Interdisciplinary Research Panel
Sponsored by Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas + Company
Friday, October 22
12:30 PM – 1:40 PM
Marriott Tower 2nd Floor, Basie Ballroom C1
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