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Embodied learning investigation
Awardees will investigate whether embodied class exercises, relevant to the material being taught, yield greater understanding and retention of this material compared to teaching that relies solely on demonstrations. -
Analyzing long-term retention of information in science gateway course
Awardees will administer a survey to Harvard College graduates to analyze the long-term retention of the concepts and abilities taught in a gateway science course. -
New educational opportunities at Harvard through online behavioral research
Ken Nakayama (psychology), Krzysztof Gajos (computer science), and Ryan Enos (government) will create web-based modules for a variety of classroom contexts that can be utilized flexibly by students and instructors to actively participate in behavioral research. -
Improving learning experiences by building cooperative environments in classrooms
Awardees will use classroom simulations to study helpful behavioral economic interventions toward increased learning and cooperation in classrooms. -
Integrating consequential simulations in coursework
Innovative Teaching using a Trading Simulation -
WSI/ELP water policy learning project
Awardees plan to involve students in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative project on water policy in an effort to use experiential and team-based learning to teach students vital professional skills. -
Geospatial education at Harvard: A new course in mapping and spatial perspectives
Awardees developed a new course on spatial reasoning, cartography, and geographic analysis. -
Learning and teaching negotiation and conflict resolution skills to enhance patient safety in the OR
Awardees plan to enable learners to apply principles of negotiation and conflict resolution in the high-stakes operating room environment, with the ultimate goal of improving medical teamwork and patient safety. -
Leadership and authority in groups: An innovative and experiential leadership development collaboration
Awardees plan to design multidisciplinary workshops that use experiential learning to teach participants about group dynamics and leadership. -
Language through the visual arts: An interdisciplinary partnership
Awardees plan to develop innovative methodology and curricula to promote the use of visual art in language classes.
