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Taylor, Ann T. S. – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2013
Most biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, and molecular biology classes have extensive prerequisite or co-requisite requirements, often including introductory chemistry, introductory biology, and organic chemistry coursework. But what is the function of these prerequisites? While it seems logical that a basic understanding of biological and…
Descriptors: Prerequisites, Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology
Jonathan Finkelstein; Erin Knight; Susan Manning – American Institutes for Research, 2013
At their most basic level, digital badges are a new way to capture and communicate what an individual knows and can demonstrate. This report examines the nature, value, and potential impact of digital badges, an emerging electronic form of recognition of an individual's knowledge and skills. Badges can represent different levels of work and…
Descriptors: Educational Benefits, Electronic Publishing, Recognition (Achievement), Information Storage
Jaime Pastor, Asuncion; Perez Guillot, Cristina; Candel-Mora, Miguel A. – Language Learning in Higher Education, 2012
One of the main problems relating to language courses offered at language centres is measuring the students' entry-level skills in a fast, efficient and reliable way. This problem is particularly acute in language centres with large numbers of students, especially at the beginning of the academic year, as a mechanism has to be implemented which…
Descriptors: Language Tests, Student Placement, Prior Learning, Computer Assisted Testing
Abou-Sayf, Frank K. – Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 2009
In this study, the different types of research designs used to assess the impact of prerequisite courses are presented. Supported by an in-depth literature review, the challenges that are faced in the assessment of the impact of prerequisites, from statistical to political, are identified and their pitfalls are pointed out. In particular, the…
Descriptors: Prerequisites, Statistical Analysis, Required Courses, Program Effectiveness