Integrated Learning At the Core of the Fairfield
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Integrated Learning – At the Core of the Fairfield Experience Innovative Pedagogy & Course Redesign IX June 5, 2009
Requirements for a B. A. degree from Boston College in 1950 Freshman Year English (2) Greek (2) Latin (2) Mathematics (2) Theology (2) Modern Language (2) Fine Arts (2) Sophomore Year English (2) Natural Science (2) Latin (2) Modern Language (2) Theology (2) Greek (2) Junior Year Philosophy (4) History (2) Theology (2) Electives (4) Senior Year Philosophy (6) Theology (2) Electives (4)
Fairfield’s Core Curriculum - 2009 • • • English (3) Mathematics (2) Natural Science (2) Social Science (2) History (2) Visual and Performing Arts (2) Philosophy and Religious Studies (5) Modern Language (2) [but could be 4] + U. S. Diversity + World Diversity
2004 n. A new president n A new Strategic Plan n Core Integration Initiative § § Core with Major Overarching diversity Overarching mission and identity
Engaging faculty and students in a series of integrative learning strategies: communication literacy n quantitative reasoning n aesthetic literacy n scientific literacy n global citizenship n
How We’re Doing This n n n Shared pedagogies Interdisciplinary courses Faculty & Professional Learning Communities
n n n 2007 -2008 § Diversity § Technology § Nursing § Environmental studies § International studies 2008 -2009 n e. Portfolios n Spirituality n Ignatian pedagogy n J. U. H. A. N. n Assessment 2009 -2010 n Geographic information systems n Global citizenship n Wi. STEM n Diversity and social justice n Ignatian pedagogy
