9354604 Sawyer A number of issues associated with high attrition in the classroom, especially virtual reliance on learning through the lecture/discussion teaching approach, will be the focus for this project. Also, the primary goal is to improve the academic success rate among "at-risk students". Learning strategies are being developed with emphasis on improving scientific literacy, especially critical thinking and problem solving.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9354604
Program Officer
Paul H Rodriguez
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1993-12-15
Budget End
1996-05-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1993
Total Cost
$94,911
Indirect Cost
Name
Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Catonsville
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
21228