Track 4: Closing Learning and Achievement Gaps

We know that students entering our classes are at varying levels of knowledge about the subject matter. This can be especially challenging in general education courses designed to prepare students for upper-level undergraduate work. This track will focus on strategies used to level the playing field in general education and/or lower level course undergraduate course work.

Examples: Using Games to Build Basic Skills; Need a refresher? There’s an App for that; How Skills Tests Can Shape Pedagogical Approach; Peer Learning – Helping Others Meet Expectations.