I grew more than I expected. I knew that the Kenan Fellowship would be an opportunity to grow and learn, but I did not realize the impact it would have on my everyday teaching. I have learned how important problem/project based instruction is for student learning. I feel that my students understand my content better this year, since I have… Read more »
Chemistry lends itself to many new concepts which can be difficult for students. Stoichiometry is the concept I find students have the most difficulty understanding. Stoichiometry is the use of the Mole to determine quantities needed to complete reactions based on the reactants needed for the desired products. One of my students was struggling with the concept of a limiting… Read more »
I have developed as an educator throughout my fellowship and believe I will continue to become a better educator. The inquiry instruction I implemented into my classroom has required students to use problem-solving, critical thinking, and reasoning skills. Students have stated that they learn better when we use inquiry to explore content. I have grown by collaborating on with other… Read more »
The mentors for my fellowship were Dr.Jesse Jur and Dr.Elena Veety from the ASSIST Center on NC State’s Centennial Campus. I enjoyed working on a university campus with professors. Jess and Elena worked with us as peers and allowed time to work individually. We also worked in groups with other fellowship members to create a new project. Most of the… Read more »
I want my summer internship to change my teaching methods to better serve my students. I have already begun inquiry activities that require problem solving in my classes instead of lecture. The students have enjoyed the inquiry activities and appear to be understanding the information better. My Chemistry classes designed their own procedures for measuring length, mass, density, volume, and… Read more »
I will be incorporating the use of sensors into my Chemistry and Earth Science classes. Chemistry will be using the sensors to understand variables (temperature, humidity, light intensity) in the laboratory setting and how those variables can effect lab results. Students will need to explore variables and make hypotheses about the effects, before conducting a lab to test their hypothesis…. Read more »
My fellowship showed how important it is to let students fail and figure out solutions to the problems encountered. I think it is very important to let students problem solve. They have become accustomed to being handed the answers instead of finding the answer themselves. My students will be responsible for their own learning. I plan to act as a… Read more »
My fellowship in nanotechnology with ASSIST was a great experience. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to work with NC State. The most interesting moment was participating in motion capture. We were able to tour the motion capture studio on Centennial Campus. I was put into the motion capture suit, including a hat that acted as my avatar’s… Read more »