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Contemplating immunology: using contemplative pedagogy practices to build critical thinking skills and confidence in data analysis and interpretation.

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Natalie from UMass Lowell described using contemplative pedagogy to improve students’ confidence and curiosity in STEM classes. She adapted Lectio Divina—a four-step reading practice of read, reflect, respond, and rest—to help students slow down and interpret data figures and journal articles more deeply. In flipped immunology and host-pathogen courses, students used guided figure analysis, group discussion, and follow-up journal club research. Informal surveys suggested increased engagement and self-reported confidence, though she noted assessment flaws. Overall, the approach seemed to help students trust their interpretations, engage more actively, and build stronger critical reading skills.

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Date April 16, 2026 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Room 104AB

Session Immunology Education and Communication

Speaker Natalie Steinel

Track Immunology Education and Communication (EDU)

Year 2026

Keywords

contemplative pedagogy

Lectio Divina

STEM education

immunology

critical reading skills

April 16, 2026 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

104AB

Immunology Education and Communication

Natalie Steinel

Immunology Education and Communication (EDU)

2026