CELT Announces 2022-23 Faculty Cohort for Teaching Innovation Institute
By Trey Conatser and Jill Abney
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 27, 2022) — The Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching launched the Teaching Innovation Institute in 2020 as an incubator for cutting-edge instructional techniques. Two faculty cohorts have completed the program with a third on the way for the next academic year. The three cohorts have involved 61 faculty from 14 colleges and 46 departments or schools.
Nutritional Immunology
introduced. The effects of nutrition on immunity will be discussed from experimental and clinical perspectives. A lecture and problem-based learning approach with incorporation of student presentations, three hours per week.
Und Pvrty, Inqlty, & Injstce: Found Prac
Poverty, inequality, and inequity are among the most pervasive social problems of our time. This course explores the causes and consequences of inequity and inequality and focuses on understanding the experiences of vulnerable and at risk populations in the 21st Century. An exploration of historical and current context of social problems will utilize a social justice framework and will allow students to understand the complexities of social problems as faced by the vulnerable population's social work serves and how social work defines and addresses these issues.
International Exp In Ag & Nat Resources
Credit for international experiences and travel abroad related to College of Agriculture degree programs. Students must work with faculty to determine if the experience is appropriate for credit. Credit will be determined by Associate Dean of the College depending on type of activity and requirements to be completed by students. Student may not use more than six hours toward degree requirements.
Industry Pathways And Practice
A-S 585 is a seminar/studio style class that looks at professional practices in the creative industry and helps prepare students for their post-college careers. Students will work through exercises ranging from goal setting to portfolio design as well as work in teams to create material for real world application. This class is broad enough for students to feel prepared to enter numerous creative fields after graduation. This course provides full GCCR credit for the BS in Digital Media and Design Degree.
Developmental Psychology
An introduction to the principles of developmental psychology as seen in human growth over the entire lifespan, with the primary focus on infancy through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on theory and data relating to the developmental aspects of cognition, language and personality.
Issues In Family Sciences
The scientific study of the family with a special emphasis on Family Systems Theory. Current research and theory as it applies to Family Systems will be explored. Topics covered will include other important historical and contemporary theories related to family structure and processes, historical trends in marriage and family life, gender role theory, sexual intimacy, friendship and love, parenthood, communication and conflict, managing economic resources, divorce and remarriage, human abuse, adult child interactions, family roles and strengths.
Issues In Ag, Food And Environment
How do farmers in Kentucky impact families in California? How can the fashion industry curb the amount of plastic in our oceans? How does fast food affect sea life in the Gulf of Mexico? Whether we realize it or not, each of us has a relationship with agriculture, food and the environment. From race and gender, diet and lifestyles, tourism and evolving technologies, this course encourages you to recognize and think critically about the interconnected systems that affect all human life.