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McDonald, Kelly K.; Martin, Allison R.; Watters, Cody P.; Landerholm, Thomas E. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2019
Many studies illustrate the positive influences of undergraduate research experiences on student learning, attitudes, and retention in the sciences. At our institution, over 90% of the biology majors surveyed reported a desire to participate in undergraduate research, but only 3% per year have the opportunity to work in a traditional…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Scientific Research, Science Instruction, Science Laboratories
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Cervato, Cinzia; Gallus, William; Flory, Dave; Moss, Elizabeth; Slade, Michael; Kawaler, Steve; Marengo, Massimo; Woo, Keith; Krumhardt, Barbara; Clough, Mike; Campbell, Alexis; Acerbo, Martin – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2015
Lab components of undergraduate science courses typically have students complete highly directed cookbook-like laboratory activities. These experiences rarely engage students in a meaningful manner and do not accurately convey what the work of science entails. With funding from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), we have created more…
Descriptors: Communities of Practice, Undergraduate Students, Student Research, Student Experience
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Hanson, Pamela K.; Stultz, Laura – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2015
Many science educators know of the pedagogical benefits of inquiry- and research-based labs, yet numerous barriers to implementation exist. In this article we describe a faculty development workshop that explored interdisciplinary and inter-institutional collaborations as potential mechanisms for overcoming barriers to curricular innovation.
Descriptors: Higher Education, College Science, Science Instruction, Workshops
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Gormally, Cara; Brickman, Peggy; Hallar, Brittan; Armstrong, Norris – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2011
Inquiry-based instruction is widely promoted to increase both students' conceptual understanding and their engagement in course content. What this means for day-to-day practices in the classroom is more elusive. Instructors adopting inquiry-based curricula often are unaware of the typical instructional challenges they may face. In particular,…
Descriptors: Teacher Role, Course Content, Science Laboratories, Biology
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Sadler, Troy D.; Puig, Ana; Trutschel, Brian K. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2011
In the process of working through evaluation of efforts to transform undergraduate laboratory experiences at our institution, we developed a protocol for observing laboratory learning environments that could be used in varying institutional contexts. We began using the Instructional Practices Inventory and found many strengths in this protocol but…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Scientific Principles, Science Laboratories, Teaching Methods
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Blakely, Alan – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2000
Describes a constructivist chemistry laboratory approach based on students' personal experiences where students had the opportunity to develop their own experimental processes. Points out both the fruitfulness and difficulties of using a graduate student as a teaching assistant. (YDS)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Constructivism (Learning), Curriculum Development
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Policoff, Ivan – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1990
Discussed is the use of volunteers to teach an astronomy laboratory course. Amateur astronomy groups were recruited to help teach this course. Advantages of using volunteers are listed. A list of student field experiences is included. (KR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development
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Boohar, Richard K. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1975
Describes the rationale and incentive for the development of investigative laboratories at the University of Nebraska. Details the training and continuing support system that allows the utilization of a largely undergraduate student teaching staff. Outlines problems created by the nature of the students enrolled in the course. (GS)
Descriptors: Biology, Budgets, College Science, Course Descriptions
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Raw, Isaias; And Others – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1975
Describes a chemistry curriculum for college freshmen that uses laboratory study of the chemical composition of meals eaten by students as the central activity from which theoretical and practical learning are derived. Presents a meal analysis flow diagram and a table of concepts included in the program. (GS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Course Content, Curriculum Development
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Buikema, Arthur L., Jr. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1972
Describes a one-semester biology course for nonmajors which explores the interdisciplinary potential of psychology, anthropology, history, literature, philosophy, and religion. Satisfactory results in the 1970 tryout with 126 college students are identified. (CC)
Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Development, Educational Programs, Higher Education
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McDermott, Lillian C.; And Others – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1980
Instructional strategies are described for a one-year program at the University of Washington which attempts to increase the number of minority students being admitted to health science professions. The strategies focus on the necessity of the laboratory, reasoning ability, examinations, and homework. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Curriculum Development, Higher Education
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Navari, Rudolph M. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1972
Describes a five-week introductory medical science course designed for both science and nonscience majors through integration of physiology, organic chemistry, anatomy, and biochemistry. Suggests its use as a quarter-semester, a tri-semester, or a regular semester course for students including premed and medical technicians. (CC)
Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Independent Study
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McIntosh, William J.; Caprio, Mario W. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1990
Reported is a profile of nonmajor instruction determined through a nationwide survey of college and university professors who teach introductory courses to non-science majors. The purpose of the survey was to identify the critical issues and problems that exist related to this population of students. (KR)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Science, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation