1. BUILDING PLANES IN THE SKY: A (SURPRISINGLY) SUCCESSFUL APPROACH TO DESIGNING AN INTERDISCIPLINARY CORE CURRICULUM Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy February 10, 2016

2. PANELISTS Catherine Zeek, Director, Teaching and Learning Center Linda Bucci, Chair, Justice Studies Department Michael Daley, Coordinator, Multidisciplinary Course Dennis Frey, Coordinator, Global & Historical Knowledge Perspective Sarahbeth Golden, Founding Coordinator, Individuals & Society Knowledge Perspective

3. BUILDING PLANES IN THE SKY In a sense, it’s what we do…we build curriculum while we’re learning.

4. IDEAL FLIGHT PLAN: 1 ST YEAR Intellectual Skills Critical reading; Written communication; Oral communication; Quantitative reasoning; Applying technological tools to solve problems; Collecting/researching data & sources; Working collaboratively Knowledge Perspectives (Aesthetics & Creativity; Global & Historical Perspectives; Individuals & Society; Scientific Inquiry & Problem-Solving) Synthesis & Application (Meanings/knowledge creation/diversity; Ethical decision-making & moral reasoning; Active citizenship)

5. IDEAL FLIGHT PLAN : 2 ND YEAR Intellectual Skills Critical reading; Written communication; Oral communication; Quantitative reasoning; Applying technological tools to solve problems; Collecting/researching data & sources; Working collaboratively Knowledge Perspectives Aesthetics & Creativity; Global & Historical Perspectives; Individuals & Society; Scientific Inquiry & Problem-solving Synthesis & Application Meanings/knowledge creation/diversity; Ethical decision-making & moral reasoning; Active citizenship

6. IDEAL FLIGHT PLAN : 3 RD YEAR Intellectual Skills Critical reading; Written communication; Oral communication; Quantitative reasoning; Applying technological tools to solve problems; Collecting/researching data & sources; Working collaboratively Knowledge Perspectives Aesthetics & Creativity; Global & Historical Perspectives; Individuals & Society; Scientific Inquiry & Problem-solving Synthesis & Application Meanings/knowledge creation/diversity; Ethical decision-making & moral reasoning; Active citizenship

7. IDEAL FLIGHT PLAN : 4 TH YEAR Intellectual Skills Critical reading; Written communication; Oral communication; Quantitative reasoning; Applying technological tools to solve problems; Collecting/researching data & sources; Working collaboratively Knowledge Perspectives Aesthetics & Creativity; Global & Historical Perspectives; Individuals & Society; Scientific Inquiry & Problem-solving Synthesis & Application Meanings/knowledge creation/diversity; Ethical decision-making & moral reasoning; Active citizenship

8. IDEAL SEQUENCE

9. IT’S THE JOURNEY, NOT THE DESTINATION Psychological & Societal Area of Inquiry (old general ed) Principles of Anthropology Intro to Criminal Justice Principles of Microeconomics Economics of Social Issues Intro to Environmental Studies Foundations of the American Legal System American Government State & Local Government Contemporary issues in Political Science Intro to Psychology Aging in America Intro to Sociology Intro to Women’s Studies Individuals & Society Knowledge Perspective Evaluate and understand how individual differences & societal contexts impact human behaviors, beliefs, values, interactions, and emotional & intellectual processes CONNECTIONS ASSUMPTIONS INEQUITY POWER

10. NOW FOR SOME TURBULENCE

11. Chapter 2. Patterns in the Sky—Motions of Earth and the Moon Chapter 3. Motion of Astronomical Bodies Chapter 4. Gravity and Orbits Chapter 5. Light Chapter 6. The Tools of the Astronomer Chapter 7. The Birth and Evolution of Planetary Systems Chapter 8. The Terrestrial Planets and Earth’s Moon Chapter 9. Atmospheres of the Terrestrial Planets Chapter 10. Worlds of Gas and Liquid—The Giant Planets Chapter 11. Planetary Moons and Rings Chapter 12. Dwarf Planets and Small Solar System Bodies Chapter 13. Taking the Measure of Stars Chapter 14. Our Star—The Sun Chapter 2: The Chemistry of Life Chapter 3: Cell Structure and Internal Compartments Chapter 4: Cell Membranes, Transport, and Communication Chapter 5: Energy, Metabolism, and Enzymes Chapter 6: Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Chapter 7: Cell Division Chapter 8: Cancer and Human Health Chapter 9: Patterns of Inheritance Chapter 10: Chromosomes and Human Genetics Chapter 11: DNA and Genes Chapter 12: From Gene to Protein Chapter 13: DNA Technology AstronomyLife Science Chapter 1. Thinking Like an Astronomer Chapter 1: The Nature of Science

12. Identifying a research question and identifying variables Developing a method that allows for collection of adequate and relevant data Recording appropriate data Processing the raw data utilizing quantitative reasoning skills Presenting data utilizing appropriate technological tools Communicating results and drawing conclusions based on reasonable interpretations of data collected Evaluating procedures to identify weaknesses and limitations of the investigation Astronomy Life Science

13. CONNECTING FLIGHTS How Academic Departments Connect the Core Knowledge Perspectives to the Major  Students in the department courses build on the KPs: (examples of how the KPs and department goals can intersect)  LS 101 uses same embedded assignment for assessment of core and department learning outcomes  Research Methods – CJ majors can build on the “process” of learning after introduced to core KP - Scientific Inquiry & Problem-Solving  Non-majors taking the KP course (LS 101 - Individuals & Society) connect the material in a different way than the major - pulling out the broader themes - connections between individuals and systems - move beyond personal experience (see the bigger picture) - analyze inequities - differences in power 

14. THE GUIDANCE SYSTEM Assessment Professional Development

15. IN WHAT WAYS ARE YOU ALL BUILDING AIRPLANES IN THE SKY? -Features of a flexible, nimble, and responsive curriculum? -Always in the loop, or is it a hamster wheel? -Successes, challenges, ongoing adventures?

16. CONTACT US PanelistEmail address Catherine Zeekczeek@lasell.edu Linda Buccilbucci@lasell.edu Michael Daleymdaley@lasell.edu Dennis Freydfrey@lasell.edu Sarahbeth Goldensgolden@lasell.edu