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The James Flack Norris Award

The Norris Award was presented to (L ⇒ R) Jack Kampmeier, Pratibha Varma-Nelson, and David Gosser for their work on PLTL.

I am my brother's and sister’s keeper

Students improve their knowledge base as they explain science and engineering concepts to each other.

Leaders interact with professors

Professor Maria C. Tamargo, center, discusses the following week's workshop during a weekly preparatory session.

Typical Workshop Setting

Students getting some help from their leader during workshop.

Publications about PLTL...

Schray, K., Russo, M. J., Egolf, R., Lademan, W., and Gelorm (2009). Research and Teaching: Are In-Class Peer Leaders Effective in the Peer-Led Team-Learning Approach? Journal of College Science Teaching, Mar 09.
Rovner, S.L. (2009). High Jinks Boost Chemical Learning. Chemical and Engineering News, 87, 16, 46-47 (April 20).
Quitadamo, I.J., Brahler, C.J., Crouch, G.J. (2009). Peer-Led Team Learning: A Prospective Method for Increasing Critical Thinking in undergraduate Science Courses. Science Educator, 18, 1 (Spring), 29-39.
Gosser, D.K. (2009). PLTL in General Chemistry: Scientific Learning and Discovery.  In Pienta, N., Cooper, M., and Greenbowe, T. (Eds.). The Chemists’ Guide to Effective Teaching, Volume 2. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. 
Cooper, M. (2009). Chemistry Education: Issues and Trends. APS Forum on Education, Spring 2009 Newsletter, pp. 18-19.

News...

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Posted: March 31st, 2009

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Norris Award
Posted: February 4th, 2009

Events...

Chemistry: Exploring the Molecular Vision
Start: July 6th, 2009 at 09:00AM
End: July 7th, 2009 at 03:00PM
Workshop: Introduction to the PLTL Model
Start: July 7th, 2009 at 04:00PM
End: July 7th, 2009 at 08:00PM
Peer Leader Training
Start: July 8th, 2009 at 09:00AM
End: July 9th, 2009 at 04:00PM
Maintaining and Growing Campus PLTL Programs
Start: July 10th, 2009 at 09:00AM
End: July 10th, 2009 at 04:00PM
Welcome!
The Peer Led Team Learning Model utilizes peer-led group activities among students to enhance student understanding of science and engineering topics. PLTL provides an active learning environment that creates leadership roles for undergraduates and engages faculty in a creative and revolutionary new method of teaching.

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From the PLTL Blog...

Welcome!
by Dave Gosser
Posted: March 12th, 2009 at 10:10AM
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Our new website is indeed LIVE!
by Chinedu Chukuigwe
Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 07:36PM
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