1. Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills for Humanities Students: An Art History Model
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2. Introduction Mike Reese Sr. Information Technology Specialist
Center of Educational Resources
Johns Hopkins University

3. Presentation Agenda Background: Pedagogical Issues
Discussion of Resources Developed
Questions & Answers

4. Course Background Introduction to the History of European Art I and II
Two semester course
2 lectures (50-90 students) per week led by professor
1 small group discussions (5-10 students) per week led by TA

5. Project Background Funding from Arthur Vining Davis Foundation
Departments Involved
History of Art Department
Center for Educational Resources
MSE Library
Arts & Science Technology Support
Implementation Spring & Fall 2002

6. Project Goals Enhance critical thinking skills
Develop exam prep tools for students
Expand student access to research materials
Consolidate course resources
Develop resources that could be repurposed for additional courses

18. Student Use 15% accessed 3 + times/week 55% accessed 1-2 times/week
30 % accessed 2 weeks before exam
General Student Comments

19. Best Practices Multi-Departmental Team Department and Professor Buy-in
Extensive Training
Evaluation
Focus Groups
Mid-term Evals
Department Hand-off

20. Thank You For more information about the project: http://cer.jhu.edu