SCALE-UP Project at UCF / Photogallery

The Student Centered Activities for Large Enrollment Undergraduate Programs (SCALE-UP Project) is researching ways to implement studio/workshop-style instruction for classes of up to 100 students.

During the 2001-2002 academic year, a phase I scale-up classroom (40 student capacity) was in operation at UCF - see pictures below.

For the Fall 2002 semester, this room will double in capacity to 80 students and UCF will offer its first full-size SCALE-UP class for first semester University Physics (regular lecture sections have 80-90 students).

 

UCF SCALE-UP Classroom

This is the Physics Laboratory Trailer at UCF (Trailer 514/PL1) This trailer houses the SCALE-UP classroom on the left and 2 of our more traditional lab classrooms on the right.

Trailer on campus map => click here

Stage 1: Renovating the Room

This is a picture of the classroom after the room renovations were complete. Note the power/ethernet connections on the floor for each table.
   

Stage 2: Outfitting the Room

The UCF SCALE-UP classroom after room renovations during Spring 2002 semester.

Items to note:

  • Each table seats 10 students: 2 groups of three and 1 group of four.
  • Each group has access to a networked laptop and equipment to perform most class experiments.
  • The instructor station is in the middle of the classroom.
  • Whiteboards placed around the room.

   

 

Stage 3: In-class Activities

Scenes from April 17, 2002 SCALE-UP class.
(1st Semester University Physics - PHY 2048).

Instructor: Dr. Jeff Saul

TA: Kyriakos K.