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Jones, Linda L. Cronin – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2003
Discusses the use of the lecture format as a teaching method in college classes and presents 10 research-based ideas. Outlines four main components of an effective lecture using concrete examples from actual college science lectures. (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Higher Education, Lecture Method, Science Education

Tomaska, Lubomir – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2000
Outlines an effective approach for eliciting student involvement in the lecture which is called "the error-prone talk" based on the students' identification of errors consciously generated by the teacher during the talk. (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Lecture Method, Science Education, Student Motivation

Wilson, Ronald W. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1994
Students often complain that lectures requiring simultaneous writing and listening is a difficult task. An alternative method is provided to teachers to facilitate note taking by students. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Lecture Method, Notetaking

Harrison, Aline M. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Discussed is a series of lectures designed to illustrate the use of general organic chemical principles in molecular biology, introduce current research in interdisciplinary areas to the beginner, increase interest in organic chemistry, and bridge the gap between traditional organic chemistry, biology, and the consumer. An outline is presented.…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education

Strauss, Michael; Fulwiler, Toby – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1990
An open format in which students keep log books to help them become more active in the learning process is discussed. Included are creative thought and language, visualization, and using writing to learn how to learn. Examples of student writing are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Integrated Activities, Learning Strategies

Bergquist, Wilbur – Physics Teacher, 1991
An example of how a traditional activity on motion and acceleration can be adapted to the learning-cycle format is described. The three challenge statements given to students to solve are provided. The key learning-cycle steps of exploration, expansion, and extension are discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), Cooperative Learning, Lecture Method, Motion
Kutchai, Howard – Physiologist, 1980
Presents a self-instructional package for medical students and graduate students and is intended to communicate the basics of ionic equilibria in a lecture format. The package deals with osmotic aspects of the Gibbs-Donnan Equilibrium and with ionic equilibria. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Chemical Equilibrium, College Science, Higher Education, Instructional Materials

Duhrkopf, Richard, Ed.; Kramer, David W., Ed. – American Biology Teacher, 1991
Authors describe how to use videodisks and computer software in biology instruction. HyperCard Videodisc Toolkit for the Macintosh computer and the BioSci videodisc are used to explain basic principles in the preparation of multimedia presentations. Authors assert that the use of this technology enhances student learning by inserting excellent…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Biology, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education

D'Allura, Jad Alan – Journal of Geological Education, 1991
Discusses modifications of the usual lecture approach for a environmental geology course by including class discussion, class projects, and group projects which are designed to help students see the relevance of geology to their lives. Author claims that in this interactive approach both instructor and students become more actively involved in the…
Descriptors: Discussion (Teaching Technique), Earth Science, Geology, Group Activities

Navarra, John Gabriel; And Others – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1992
Uses air temperature profiles--a topic taught in beginning meteorology courses--to illustrate the ease of restructuring the teaching/learning environment as a problem-solving mode. Students access real-time information through Accu-Weather's interactive database. Students use the data to answer the question, "What happens to air temperatures…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Databases, Graphs

Felder, Richard M. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1991
A way in which to shift the focus away from lecture and the professor during class time to student-centered discussion groups is presented. An exercise used in a course on chemical process analysis that uses the group discussion method is included. (KR)
Descriptors: Calculus, Chemistry, College Science, Cooperative Learning
Wittig, Kenneth – 1992
This document is written to encourage college faculty to use a student-centered, activity-related, approach to science instruction. Suggestions are provided for methods that can be used by faculty and administrators to develop alternatives to lecturing. The major sections of this document include the following: (1) Is There an Alternative to…
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Change, Higher Education, Lecture Method

Hobson, Art – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1993
Presents the ozone depletion story as an excellent case study for the integration of science-related social issues into the college science curriculum. Describes the history of ozone depletion and efforts to remedy the problem. Provides a lecture outline on ozone depletion. Discusses integrating other science-related interdisciplinary topics in…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, College Science, Environmental Education, Higher Education
Gregg, Newton D. – 1986
This set of lecture notes is used as a supplemental text for the teaching of fluid dynamics, as one component of a thermodynamics course for engineering technologists. The major text for the course covered basic fluids concepts such as pressure, mass flow, and specific weight. The objective of this document was to present additional fluids…
Descriptors: College Science, Course Content, Engineering Education, Engineering Technicians

Conn, Kathleen – Science Teacher, 1994
Describes a two-week lesson on electric fields that combined lecture, interactive video, lab experimentation, computer spread sheets, and computer-assisted-graphing. (PR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Electricity, Graphs