entogogy

"Follow along with the slides for 'Does the Bug Bite?' — a comparative study of student science attitudes by MSU PhD candidate Chris Brown. Access the digital deck here to explore data on entomology education, general education science engagement, and instructional impact."

This week marks the final week of Unit 1 and I have some amazing student work to show off! The test might have been rocky, but students earned some cool badges for surviving it.

We were in the thick of it this second week! Students were not happy about their essay grades, we have an unsettling amount of genetics to get through, and we pull out some live insects to win some brownie points.

This week I'm building on the goals and obejctives I outlined last week and tackling assessment structure. I've decided to go with a standards-based system, each of which align to a goal or competency as defined by the Center in which this course is nested.

Bugs 101 is the affectionate name I've given this series which documents my experiences and thought processes as a first time university instructor. This week I'm working on developing course goals and objectives, as well as making sure these early designs align with the goals, objectives, and mission statement of the center.

Insects prove a powerful teaching tool for three reasons; insects are (1) ubiquitous, (2) highly diverse, and (3) make good classroom pets.