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Direct linkPoulin, Jessica; Ramamurthy, Bina; Dittmar, Katharina – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2013
Population genetics is fundamental to understanding evolutionary theory, and is taught in most introductory biology/evolution courses. Many students are unaware that understanding this topic requires pertinent knowledge
of mathematics and consequently struggle with the subject. As a response to this problem, a virtual tool (Pop!World) was…
Descriptors: Genetics, Evolution, Learning Modules, Introductory Courses
Kelly, Martin G. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2013
The Index of Learning Styles (ILS) generates reliable data. Its ability to
characterize learning preference has been validated. However, the ILS
has had very limited application in biology education. In 2009, students in
an introductory biology laboratory completed the ILS. Overall academic
performance (2009) was negatively associated with…
Descriptors: Biology, Introductory Courses, Preferences, Cognitive Style
