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Newsletter Summer 2006, Volume 7, Issue 4
Calculus I Modules
 
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Peer-Led Team Learning: Calculus I, Introduction

Paula Drewniany, Sue McGarry, Jen Tyne
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Module 1: An Introduction to Calculus

Paula Drewniany, Sue McGarry, Jen Tyne
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Module 2: Velocity/Rates

Paula Drewniany, Sue McGarry, Jen Tyne

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Module 3: Relationship Between Functions and Derivatives

Paula Drewniany, Sue McGarry, Jen Tyne

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Module 4: Modeling with Surge Functions

Paula Drewniany, Sue McGarry, Jen Tyne

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Module 5: Differential Jeopardy!

Paula Drewniany, Sue McGarry, Jen Tyne
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Module 6: Related Rates

Paula Drewniany, Sue McGarry, Jen Tyne

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Module 7: Optimization

Paula Drewniany, Sue McGarry, Jen Tyne

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Module 8: Area Under A Curve

Paula Drewniany, Sue McGarry, Jen Tyne

   

Newsletter Spring 2006, Volume 7, Issue 3
Anatomy and Physiology Modules
 
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Module 1: Overview and Hierarchy of Life

Joseph G. Griswold, Ph.D., and Nichole McDaniel

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Module 2: Chemistry of Life

Nichole McDaniel

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Module 3: Biological (Organic) Molecules

Nichole McDaniel

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Module 4: Metabolism and Cellular Respiration

Nichole McDaniel

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Module 5: Cell Structure and Function

Nichole McDaniel

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Module 6: DNA, RNA and Proteins

Nichole McDaniel

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Module 7: Cell Membranes & Transport

Nichole McDaniel

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Module 8: The (Resting) Membrane Potential

Nichole McDaniel

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Module 9: Muscle Excitation and Contraction

Nichole McDaniel

10 Module 10: Nerve Local Potentials and Action Potentials Nichole McDaniel
11 Module 11: The Central Nervous System and Reflexes Nichole McDaniel
12 Module 12: The Autonomic Nervous System and its Synapses Nichole McDaniel
13 Module 13: Endocrine System: Hormones and Receptors Nichole McDaniel

 

 

Newsletter Winter 2006, Volume 7, Issue 2
Introductory Algebra Modules
 
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Peer-Led Team Learning: Introductory Algebra

 
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Module 1: Sets

Janet Liou-Mark and June Gaston

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Module 2: Irrational Numbers

Janet Liou-Mark and June Gaston

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Module 3: Exponents

Janet Liou-Mark and June Gaston

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Module 4: Linear Equations

Janet Liou-Mark and June Gaston

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Module 5: Graphing Linear Equations

Janet Liou-Mark and June Gaston

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Module 6: Solving Systems of Linear Equations

Janet Liou-Mark and June Gaston

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Module 7: Polynomials

Janet Liou-Mark and June Gaston

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Module 8: Complex Fractions

Janet Liou-Mark and June Gaston

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Module 9: Quadratic Equations

Janet Liou-Mark and June Gaston

   

Newsletter Fall 2005, Volume 7, Issue 1
Introductory Biology Modules: Join the List-serv
 
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  Abstracts (Modules 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10,11,12,15)  
 

Peer-Led Team Learning: Introductory Biology

 
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Module 1: Chemistry of Life

Joseph Griswold,+  Michael Gaines,* and Charles Mallery*

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Module 2: Biological Molecules

Joseph Griswold, +  Dean Stetler,* and Michael Gaines°

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Module 3: Cell Structure and Function

Diane Baronas-Lowell, Ph.D.*, Kim Van Vliet, MS**, & Dean Stetler, Ph.D.+

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Module 4: Cell Membranes & Transport

Dean Stetler* and Joseph Griswold+

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Module 7: DNA, RNA and Proteins

Joseph G. Griswold*

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Module 8: Scientific Discovery in Biology

Michael Gaines, Beth Gaydos,** and Joseph Griswold+

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Module 9:  The Life Cycle of Eukaryotic Cells

Joseph G. Griswold, Ph.D*

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Module 10:  Meiosis and Gametogenesis

Joseph G. Griswold, Ph.D.

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Module 11: Mendelian Genetics 1

Joseph G. Griswold, Ph.D.

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Module 12: Mendelian Genetics 2

Joseph G. Griswold, Ph.D.* and David L. Wilson, Ph.D.+

     

Newsletter Winter 2005, Volume 6, Issue 2
(309KB, 2875 mins on a 56K Modem)
 
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Considering Decentralization: Possible Directions for Peer-Led-Team Learning

Various

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Ideas on Developing Future Faculty through Peer-Led Team Learning

Various

2

Project Notes: Supporting the Next Generation

David Gosser

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Measuring the Effects of Peer-Led Team Learning

John C. Deming, Mark S. Cracolice

5

Preliminary Results of PLTL Research

Victor S. Strozak

6

Evaluation of Student Learning in PLTL Classroom

Mark S. Cracolice

10

Changing the Way Biology is Taught

Joseph Griswold, Kim Van Vliet

15

Interdisciplinary Research

Tamar More

15

Expending PLTL on Campus

Chinedu Chukuigwe

     

Newsletter Fall 2004, Volume 6, Issue 1
(280KB, 2.75 mins on a 56K Modem)
 
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1 When The Money Dries Up: What's a Dean to Do? How You Can Help Your Dean Help You Kate Forhan
1 What We've Learned; What We Are Still Trying To Figure Out Lucille B. Garmon
2 Project Notes: Keeping On Message David Gosser
3 Peer Leader Training at Washington University Regina Frey, Susan Hockings, Lisa Kuehne
4 CCNY Awarded $1.3 Million HHMI Grant N/A
5 Enhancing The Training of Peer Leaders: Foundations And Innovations  
7 PLTL in Organic Chemistry at Alma College Mark Cubberley, Carol Slater, Angela Zischke
8 PLTL in Calculus I At The University of Maine Susan McGarry, Paula Drewniany, Jen Tyne
9 Physics and Calculus United at the University of Portland Tamar More
11 From Peer Leadership to Research  
12 CASPiE Ingrid Leal
     

Newsletter Summer 2004, Volume 5, Issue 4
(387KB, 3.35 mins on a 56K Modem)
 
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1 Two Plus Two Equals More: Modifying the Chemistry Curriculum at UTEP James E. Becvar
1 What if a Critical Component is Missing?  Reviewing the PLTL Model Leo Gafney
2 Project Notes: PLTL in Context - Access and Retention David Gosser
6 A Woman, A Korean, and a Workshop Leader HyeJin Eum
7 Piloting PLTL in General Chemistry at Monroe College J. Rick Kuempel
Lydia T. Tien
10 PLTL Meets POGIL at MADCP Tom Berke
Tom Eberlein
12 A Comparison of the Use of In-Class Peer Leaders in Organic Chemistry Keith J. Schray
     

Newsletter Spring 2004, Volume 5, Issue 3
(360KB, 3.30 mins on a 56K Modem)
 
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1 How Can the Peer Leader And the Student Use Questions as Action? Heather D’Adamo
1 Strengthening The Mind’s Information Network Through Workshop Nicole Carnevale
2 Project Notes: PLTL and General Systems Theory David Gosser
6 Peer Leader & Rhodes Scholar Leo Gafney
7 Do Introductory Physics Tests Disadvantage Some Learning Styles More Than Others? Marc Dentico-Olin
11 Sorting It All Out: A Bubble-Sort Module Sandy Westcott, Allen Burdowski, Mary E. Dawson, Judith Exler, Natasha Turaki, Philipa Njau
12 Graphing and Data Interpretation Module Marcy Kelly

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PLTL at HAPS in Calgary Ida Thomas

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Would a Five-Minute Paper Improve Understanding in a Workshop? Waliur Miah
     

Newsletter Winter 2004, Volume 5, Issue 2
(327KB, 3.15 mins on a 56K Modem)
 
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1 PLTL Connections Aid Retention at Miami Dade Community College Alan Berkey
1 Finding Support For Peer Leaders Leo Gafney
2 Project Notes: Institutionalizing PLTL David Gosser
3 Peer-Led Guided Inquiry: Combining Systemic Change Models Jennifer Lewis
5 Research Ideas from Portland State University Carl Wamser
7 An Experiment in Improving Scores on ACS Course-specific Examinations at Southern Utah University Terry D. Alger & Said Bahi
11 Communicating with Electronic Journals Tom Berke
13 Introducing the PLTL Model to South African Educators at Prince George’s Community College Nadene Houser-Archield
     

Newsletter Fall 2003, Volume 5, Issue 1
(230KB, 2.35 mins on a 56K Modem)
 
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1 Can We Talk?  Creating Interdisciplinary Workshop Problems Tom Eberlein
1 Modular Leader Training: Materials Under Development Talk
2 Project Notes: Interdisciplinary Thinking David Gosser
3 Leader Thinking: It's All Connected... Student Leaders who participated in the 2003 National PLTL Conference
4 Leader Selection: Recruiting the Best Student Leaders who participated in the 2003 National PLTL Conference
5 Tricks Of The Trade: Students and Leaders are Winners! Marven Lamarre
6 Seventh Round of WPA Awards Announced N/A
9 A Sample Interdisciplinary Workshop Christopher Bauer
11 The Emotional Brain and Peer-Led Team Learning Chinedu Chukuigwe
13 News from the UK: Training for Teaching Ellen Goldstein
15 PLTL Line-Up at 18th BCCE - July 18-24, 2004 N/A
     

Newsletter Spring- Summer 2003, Volume 4, Issue 3&4
(123KB, 1.65 mins on a 56K Modem)
 
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1 Compared To What?  The Cost-Benefit Analysis Of PLTL Jack Kampmeier
1 Seedlings Take Root ...Growing PLTL Leo Gafney
2 Project Notes: Transforming Science Education David Gosser
3 The Scholarship Of Teaching J. Kampmeier
5 A Trip To Pasadena: Student Leaders' Views Debra Boehmler & Hyesin Joy Kang
14 First PLTL Mathematics Short Course Held Jaime Frade