Fall Critical Thinking Institute for
Teaching and Learning
Friday, October 5, 2012
In partnership with the
Center of Excellence for Teaching and Learning (CETL)
Time
Location
8:30-9:00
Seminole
Campus
Morning Munchie
Lynda Womer, Associate Provost
Welcome
9:00-9:05
Li-Lee Tunceren
CETL Lead Faculty Associate
Eric Carver, DHSc.
Health Informatics/Ethics
Opening Session
9:05-9:55
Digitorium
Join us for a game of Wheel of Thinking! Contestants
could win fabulous prizes, including an all-expense paid
trip! This fun and interactive game show will highlight
dimensions of the Paul & Elder critical thinking model.
Don't miss out on your chance at prizes! The opening
session concludes with presenters sharing pedagogical
takeaways from the International Conference on Critical
Thinking held in July.
Jennifer Haber, Ph.D.
Communications
Andrea Kelly, Ph.D.
College of Education
Dave Monroe
North County Lead Faculty, Applied
Ethics & QEC Faculty Chair
Li-Lee Tunceren
CETL Lead Faculty Associate
CETL & Critical Thinking
9:55-10:00
Janice Thiel, Ph.D.
Director, Quality Enhancement Plan
Break
10:00-10:10
st
10:10-11:00
UP Building
1 Break-Out Sessions
See page 2
Break
11:00-11:10
nd
11:10-12:00
UP Building
Break-Out Sessions
See page 3
Lunch on Your Own
12:00-1:00
See page 4
1:00-4:00
UP 320
12:15-3:30
UP 303/319
4:00
2
WITS Learning Event
Developing Critical Thinking Activities Using Reusable Learning Objects
(separate registration required – priority seating to those who pre-registered)
CETL Kick-off Meeting for 2012-13 Part-Time Faculty Cohort: FACES
Faculty Advancing the College Experience for Students (by invitation only)
Institute Ends
ARC Scoring Workshop Friday, November 9 – Use the Assessment Rubric for Critical thinking (ARC) developed
by SPC faculty to assess students’ critical thinking skills. For more details: criticalthinking@spcollege.edu
1st Break-Out Sessions
How to Improve Critical Thinking in Your Online Classes
Eric Carver, DHSc., Health Informatics/Ethics
UP 154
This forum will illustrate how to use a critical thinking strategy entitled "SEEI" to improve Critical Thinking
within your online classes. Also, Dr. Carver will show you how to organize content in ANGEL to support the
process. (repeated during 2nd session)
Engaging Students in the Research Process
Jennifer Haber, Ph.D., Communications
UP 156
This presentation will show faculty members how to engage students in the research process using a sixmodule approach. The modules will include using critical thinking and reading skills, understanding the
library and tools, deciding on a style (MLA or APA), understanding audience and adapting to different
audiences, and using different writing approaches (formal and informal). This approach can be adapted into
any class requiring a research project or paper. (repeated during 2nd session)
Critical Thinking about Affective Issues as it Relates to Student Motivation
Andrea Kelly, Ph.D., College of Education
UP 175
10:1011:00 UP 193
In this session we will examine the ways that helping students to think critically about affective issues (that
impede their academic success) can motivate students and promote engagement in the classroom across
disciplines. (repeated during 2nd session)
The SPC Critical Thinking Model for Ethical Decision-Making
Dave Monroe, North County Lead Faculty, Applied Ethics & QEC Faculty Chair
Participants in this collaborative workshop will learn the SPC Critical Thinking Model for ethical decisionmaking by using the model to solve a hypothetical moral quandary. Further discussion will aim toward
integrating the model as a tool for other disciplines. (repeated during 2nd session)
Making Thinking Visible Through Classroom Routines
Sue Blanchard, Ph.D., College of Education
UP 102
Want to make critical thinking a natural part of your classroom? Need to see some "Thinking Routines" that
can be used to encourage your students to think critically about your materials? We will share hands on
routines that can be used in any content area to structure critical thinking into your in class or online learning.
Participants will leave with a list of possible activities/approaches to try in a college classroom. According to
Harvard's Project Zero, "..teachers who are successful at promoting students' thinking tend to develop, adapt,
and make use of specific routines to scaffold and support students' thinking." (Ritchhart, 2002) Come get
some examples of these routines!
"What Was I Thinking" Workshop in Progress: Focused Decision-Making and
Reflective Goal-Setting for Students
Professor Sheree Greer, Communications
UP 176
The "What Was I Thinking" Workshop is moving steadily ahead on the Seminole campus and focuses on
critical thinking, reflection, and goal-setting as a means to understanding what went into the decision to
attend college, developing a plan to finish what was started, and changing the way students approach
decision-making and goal-setting going forward. This session will discuss the on-going outcomes of the
workshop so far and why we should find ways to incorporate these ideas into our service to students.
11:0011:10
Break
Studies have indicated that, on average, 90% of the decisions made about
instruction are a result of the textbook chosen. But textbooks should not
drive instruction, since most textbooks are not structured to enhance critical
thinking in the subject. Our decisions made about the structure and tactics of
our courses should be a result of our concept of the course, of our most
fundamental objectives in teaching the course. (Paul & Elder, 1999)
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2nd Break-Out Sessions
How to Improve Critical Thinking in Your Online Classes
Eric Carver, DHSc., Health Informatics/Ethics
UP 154
This forum will illustrate how to use a critical thinking strategy entitled "SEEI" to improve Critical Thinking
within your online classes. Also, Dr. Carver will show you how to organize content in ANGEL to support the
process. (repeat of 1st session)
Engaging Students in the Research Process
Jennifer Haber, Ph.D., Communications
UP 156
This presentation will show faculty members how to engage students in the research process using a sixmodule approach. The modules will include using critical thinking and reading skills, understanding the
library and tools, deciding on a style (MLA or APA), understanding audience and adapting to different
audiences, and using different writing approaches (formal and informal). This approach can be adapted into
any class requiring a research project or paper. (repeat of 1st session)
Critical Thinking about Affective Issues as it Relates to Student Motivation
Andrea Kelly, Ph.D., College of Education
UP 175
In this session we will examine the ways that helping students to think critically about affective issues (that
impede their academic success) can motivate students and promote engagement in the classroom across
disciplines. (repeat of 1st session)
The SPC Critical Thinking Model for Ethical Decision-Making
Dave Monroe, North County Lead Faculty, Applied Ethics & QEC Faculty Chair
UP 193
11:1012:00
Participants in this collaborative workshop will learn the SPC Critical Thinking Model for ethical decisionmaking by using the model to solve a hypothetical moral quandary. Further discussion will aim toward
integrating the model as a tool for other disciplines. (repeat of 1st session))
The META Project: Teaching & Learning Interdisciplinarity in the 21st Century
Dr. Julia Rawa-White, Professor, Letters & Interdisciplinary Studies
Dr. Nadia Yevstigneva, Director, Honors College
UP 102
Multimedia presentation and related discussion about the interdisciplinary quest for knowledge and CETL
grant-funded Digital Interdisciplinary Project (IDSDHC). The project emphasizes IDS strategies and provides
such strategies with expansive forums. The CETL funded Digital Interdisciplinary Project (IDSDHC) is
energizing and motivating undergraduate critical thinking, critical writing, and research-scholarship via
IDSDHC Writing & Research Seminars. We shall discuss our upcoming Writing & Research Seminars for
undergraduates at the Seminole Campus in November and the Clearwater Campus in December. We shall also
showcase our META IDS PROJECT (an interrelated digital humanities initiative focused on faculty
interdisciplinarity). There shall be emphasis on the genesis, development, and reach of this project in multiple
mediums. There shall also be discourse about strategies for involving faculty and undergraduates in
interdisciplinary communities and projects.
Critical Thinking as it Applies to Law Enforcement (Recruits)
Joseph L. Smith, Coordinator, SE Public Safety Institute
UP 176
12:001:00
1:00UP 320
4:00
12:15- UP
3:30 303/319
This project is a presentation of information on progress of research utilizing the problem solving framework
Scanning, Analysis, Response, and Assessment (SARA) or the Safety, Ethics, Community, Understanding,
Response, and Evaluation (SECURE) problem solving model. The projects emphasize methods using either of
these models to incorporate critical thinking skills to control or prevent crime. The information provided will
give insight on the teaching methods used to instruct law enforcement recruits, at the end of their training, a
practical understanding of incorporating critical thinking into a problem solving model to solve law
enforcement issues.
Lunch on Your Own (See page 4)
WITS Learning Event
Developing Critical Thinking Activities Using Reusable Learning Objects
(separate registration required – priority seating to those who pre-registered)
CETL Kick-off Meeting for 2012-13 Part-Time Faculty Cohort: FACES
Faculty Advancing the College Experience for Students (by invitation only)
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Seminole Campus Area Restaurants
Oasis Café – 394-6931
Seminole Library
Arby’s – 584-3065
12266 Seminole Blvd. (north of 102nd Ave on west
side of street)
Largo Mall restaurants – Chilis, Red Lobster,Olive
Garden, Southeast corner of Seminole Blvd. and Ulmerton
Rd.
Boulevard Bistro – 399-1800
8595 Seminole Blvd. (southeast corner of 86th Ave
and Seminole Blvd.)
Coffee House & Café – 397-1111
8976 Seminole Blvd
Chick-Fil-A
10790 Park Blvd.(go south on 113St. N. turn left on
Park Blvd. south side of street)
Steak N Shak
10555 Ulmerton Rd. (across from Largo Mall)
Einstein Bros – 392-851
11234 Park Blvd. (go south on 113 St. N. turn left
on Park Blvd. in shopping center on south side of
street)
Sonny’s Barbeque – 501-9000
2250 Seminole Blvd. (1 block north of Ulmerton on west
side of street)
Greek Village – 393-6669
11125 Park Blvd. Suite 117(go south on 113 St. N.
turn left on Park Blvd. in shopping center north
side of street)
Frida’s Café – 587-7077
9700 Ulmerton Rd. (east of Largo Mall- same side of road)
Boston Market – 319-3911
7820 113th Street (go south on 113th St. N. on west
side of street)
Applebees – 544-1100
10911 Starkey Rd. (shopping center at Bryan Dairy Rd. and
Starkey Rd.)
Wendy’s – 393-2831
10751 Park Blvd. (go south on 113th St. N. turn left
on Park Blvd.on north side of street)
Panera Bread – 320-883
10801 Starkey Road (shopping center at Bryan Dairy Rd.
and Starkey Rd.)
Papa John’s – 397-7300
11246 Park Blvd.(go south on 113th St. N. turn left
on Park Blvd. in shopping center on south side of
street)
Taco Bell – 397-6086
10749 Park Blvd.(go south on 113th St. N. turn left on Park
Blvd. on north side of street)
McDonald’s – 393-6816
7003 Seminole Blvd.(go south on 113th St. N. turn
left on Park Blvd. make a right on Seminole Blvd.
on east side of street)
Italian Villa – 392-8852
7155 Seminole Blvd.(go south on 113th St. N. turn left on
Park Blvd. make a right on Seminole Blvd. in shopping
center on east side of street)
Subway – 399-2074
10330 Seminole Blvd. (shopping center at 102nd
Ave and Seminole Blvd. on west side of street)
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