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Metzger, Kelsey J.; Yowler, Joanna Yang – American Biology Teacher, 2019
The processes of mitosis and meiosis are oft-cited and long-standing examples of concepts that are difficult for students to learn and understand. While there are many examples in the literature of "how-to-do-it," innovative instructional approaches for teaching mitosis and meiosis, publications that include measurement of learning gains…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Teaching Methods, Biology, Genetics
Regier, Kimberly Fayette – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2016
General biology courses (for majors) are often transferred from one institution to another. These courses must prepare students for upper division courses in biology. In Colorado, a Biology Transfer Articulation Agreement that includes general biology has been created across the state. An evaluation was conducted of course grades in two upper…
Descriptors: College Students, College Science, Biology, Cytology

Smith, Mike U. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1992
Compares 7 biology faculty members, 9 genetic counselors, and 26 undergraduate students according to both expertise and problem-solving success within the domain of genetics. Findings are consistent with the hypothesis that as expertise is attained, the individual restructures knowledge into a framework based upon the critical dimensions which…
Descriptors: Biology, Cognitive Structures, Cognitive Style, Comparative Analysis
Rotbain, Yosi; Marbach-Ad, Gili; Stavy, Ruth – Journal of Biological Education, 2005
The activity uses drawings typically found in textbooks, engaging students in physical and mental activities such as drawing, painting and figure completion--as well as finding missing words and answering guiding questions. The activity deals with three topics: the structure of DNA, DNA replication and protein synthesis. In this study we…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Textbooks, Genetics
Reis, Sally M.; Schader, Robin; Milne, Harry J.; Bloomer, Richard; Shute, Laurie; Williams, Greg; Tieso, Carol; Stephens, Robert; Don, Audrey – National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented, 2002
This monograph describes the Music & Minds program, which was designed through the collaboration of educational psychology professors specializing in gifted and talented education with faculty members in music, drama, and creative movement. The purpose of the research was to investigate the implications and impact of a strengths- and…
Descriptors: Music, Residential Programs, Educational Psychology, Academic Achievement