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Direct linkAurora Callahan; Todd Smith – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2025
A common exercise given to students early in a molecular biology course is the creation of a restriction map of a plasmid "digested" by two restriction enzymes (RE). Meanwhile, students have learned from an early age about the properties and analyses of circles in their mathematics courses. But it is rare for students to learn using…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Puzzles, Molecular Biology, Assignments
Michael E. Robbins; Nathan D. Davis; Eric W. Burkholder – Physical Review Physics Education Research, 2025
There is currently little physics education literature examining thinking and learning in graduate education and even less literature characterizing problem solving among physics graduate students despite this being an essential professional skill for physicists. Given reports of discrepancies between physics problem solving in the undergraduate…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Graduate Students, Physics, Science Instruction
Mikeas Silva de Lima; Lilian Pozzer; Salete Linhares Queiroz – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2025
In the context of scholarly and scientific discourse, students often have to deal with graphic-visual modes of communication, which requires their ability to comprehend and utilize inscriptions, that is, scientific visual representations, to convey information effectively--what we call graphical literacy. Despite its pivotal role for training…
Descriptors: Graphs, Knowledge Level, Chemistry, Science Instruction
Anthony Wambua Wambua; Peter Mutua Maurice; Martin Mati Munyao – Discover Education, 2025
This study explored learners' experience in an online problem-based learning (PBL) Moodle class. Additionally, an assessment of the PBL approach in enhancing collaborative learning was done to evaluate its effectiveness in eLearning. Lastly, the researchers make recommendations for an effective adoption of PBL in Moodle. To achieve this, an…
Descriptors: Learning Management Systems, Cooperative Learning, Problem Based Learning, Electronic Learning
Xiaoni Zhang – Journal of Information Systems Education, 2025
This teaching tip explores the integration of AI tools into database education. The author describes how instructors can use AI tools to prepare teaching materials and how students can use AI to facilitate database development. The teaching tips provided encompass both course-level objectives and assignment-specific strategies. The inclusion of AI…
Descriptors: Databases, Technology Integration, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills
Editorial Projects in Education, 2025
Problem-based learning (PBL) offers a powerful approach to engage students in meaningful learning experiences by connecting classroom content to real-world challenges. This Spotlight explores how PBL can be implemented across K-12 to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. From preparing students for the workforce…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Learning Experience, Kindergarten, Elementary Secondary Education
