Penn a Leader in STEM Teaching Innovation

Writing in the online “policy-zine” Republic 3.0, Dennis DeTurck and Bruce Lenthall describe Penn’s innovative approach to teaching STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) classes. Penn Arts and Sciences has introduced Structured Active In-Class Learning (SAIL) classes, which get students involved in doing science and mathematics actively, rather than watching someone else do it or listening to them talk about it.

DeTurck is Steven A. Levin Dean of the College, Robert A. Fox Leadership Professor, and Professor of Mathematics, and Lenthall is Executive Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, Advisor on Educational Initiatives to the Vice Provost for Education, and an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of History. 

Penn is one of more than 30 colleges and universities convened by the Association of American Universities (AAU), with the support of the Helmsley Foundation, to discuss how to transform STEM teaching, especially at the introductory college level. 

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