30252 - Methods: Innovative, Experiential, and Student-Centered Approaches to Teaching Undergraduate Research Methods in the Social Sciences

Description

The following presentations focus on innovative, experiential, and student-centered approaches to teaching research methods in sociology. They emphasize active learning, where students engage in hands-on research, data collection, or analysis—whether by treating the classroom as a lab, using coding tools for data visualization, participating in community-engaged projects, or reflecting on personal experiences as data. The session focuses on a shared commitment to demystifying research, empowering students, and making the research process more accessible and meaningful. Additionally, each approach addresses practical challenges—such as limited resources, varying student preparation, or the integration of new technologies like AI—while providing adaptable strategies and tools for instructors to enhance undergraduate research education.

Sub Unit

• Teaching and Learning Symposium

Presider

• Carly Elizabeth Schall, Indiana University-Indianapolis

Individual Presentations

• Research Methods as Experiential Learning - Tess Starman, Molloy University

• Supporting Critical Literacy in the Age of AI‑Assisted Research - Melissa Kalpin Prescott, Minnesota State University-Mankato

• Teaching Computational Data Visualization with Jupyter and Du Boisian Charts - Charlie Eaton, University of California-Merced

• Let's play a game! (and learn some theory). - Aaron Major, University at Albany, SUNY

Session Organizer

• Vondora Wilson-Corzen, Nassau Community College