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Dr. Batchelor presents at the National Prelaw Advisors Conference

batchelo — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:51:00 +0000

Dr. Nim Batchelor presented a paper entitled “LSAT Advising” to the National Conference of Pre-law advisors, which was held in Washington, DC from June 13th through June 16th. This presentation was one part of a half-day workshop for NEW pre-law advisors. The aim was to have experienced prelaw advisors share their expertise in a concentrated orientation session. There were about 100 participants in this session.

Dr. Batchelor presents at the Lily Conference

batchelo — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:43:00 +0000

Dr. Batchelor presented a paper entitled “Structured Pre-Class and Post-Class Engaged Learning” to the Lily Conference which was held in Bethesda, Md. May 31st through June 3rd. This paper shared a pedagogical technique which involved having students answer a series of directed essay questions prior to class. As they entered class, they would immediately get into groups where they would share and compare their answers. The questions that emerge would become the focal point for our class discussion. Significantly, however, the list of questions included the following final question: “What additional information, insight or perspective did you acquire from our work in class?” �þ�� were required to write at least a paragraph in response to that question after each class. This requirement had two effects: (1) it allowed me to do away with an attendance policy for this class, and (2) the reinforcement enhanced the learning that occurred.

Philo Cafe – Fall 2011 – Sept. 6

batchelo — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:11:00 +0000

PHILO CAFE

Is Optimism a Virtue?

This fall, the philosophy department is re-convening the popular “Philo Café” series. Once every other week, there will be an informal gathering of folks who are interested in engaging in casual philosophical discussions. Although these sessions are sponsored by the philosophy department, they are designed and conducted so as to appeal to anyone who wants to participate in a casual forum of intellectual discourse. �þ��, faculty and staff are welcome.

When: Sept. 6th @7:30

Where: Spence Pavilion Room 108

For our first meeting, the topic for discussion will be: Is Optimism a Virtue?

Please join us. Soda and cookies will be provided.

Nim Batchelor Presents a Paper at A New Practice of Philosophy Conference

batchelo — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:25:00 +0000

The conference–A New Practice of Philosophy: Taking Philosophy Beyond Disciplinary Bounds–included an international array of scholars who gathered to consider the future of philosophy in the academy.

In addition to Batchelor’s contribution regarding innovative pedagogy, much of the conference was focused on the contribution that philosophy can make to interdisciplinary research teams who are funded by NSF or NIH grants.

“Exploring Some Common Constitutional Myths” on Sept. 19

batchelo — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:28:00 +0000

Celebrate The Constitution: Exploring Some Common Constitutional Myths

A Lecture/Discussion by assistant professor Nick Herman