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Ruomei Gao; Judith Lloyd-Weinstein; Jody Cardinal – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2024
Pedagogical approaches for supporting students' argumentative writing in science laboratories have not been fully established. This article examines the development of argumentative abilities in undergraduate students enrolled in chemistry laboratory courses that employed two teaching sequences: (i) an argumentative writing workshop for conceptual…
Descriptors: Persuasive Discourse, Writing (Composition), Workshops, Scientific Concepts
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Danielle A. Guarracino; Joseph L. Baker; J. Lynn Gazley – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2025
Having a deeper understanding of molecules in their structural forms allows students to grasp biochemical and general chemical concepts in a more profound manner. Through the use of visualization software, we have shown that students gain confidence and insight into the chemical workings of molecular structure and can then utilize this knowledge…
Descriptors: Science Education, Undergraduate Students, Biochemistry, Molecular Structure
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Matthew Lundquist; Ann Aguanno – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2024
Moving to remote, online learning to meet health guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic posed a challenge for college science courses due to the interactive nature of laboratories. We developed and implemented a remote/in-person lab partner model where in-person students were paired with remote students in natural science courses during the…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Online Courses, In Person Learning, Blended Learning
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Stefanie DeVito; Anne McDuell; Amanda McCollom; Jennifer Sykes – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2024
Science communication skills are increasingly emphasized as an important skill for undergraduate STEM students. In our science communication podcast project, students use the fundamentals of science communication to research a topic related to their inquiry-based lab project. Groups then create a podcast that presents the current science to a…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, STEM Education, Interpersonal Communication, Communication Skills
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Mahaffey, Angela L. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2022
Given the recent state of social distancing, the online lab experience discussed in this article offers an economical and versatile approach to online undergraduate chemistry lab instruction. With videoconferencing software, this experience is easily adaptable to a socially distanced learning environment, although it was initially designed for a…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, College Science, Science Laboratories, Distance Education
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Xiang, Lin; Srinivasan, Madhusudan – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2023
Integrating authentic research practices into introductory laboratory courses to prepare tomorrow's scientists has become increasingly prevalent over the past decade. However, an incomplete understanding of the nature of science (NOS) and authentic scientific inquiry (SI) precludes higher-level learning in undergraduate research experiences. In…
Descriptors: Hands on Science, Scientific Principles, Science Laboratories, Large Group Instruction
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Grieger, Krystal; Leontyev, Alexey – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2023
This article describes the implementation of a student-generated open educational resource project into a majors' organic chemistry laboratory. This scaffolded semester-long project was organized into six phases and designed to promote the goals of teaching students about both green chemistry and real-life applications of the reactions covered in…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Conservation (Environment), Science Instruction, Organic Chemistry
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Martin, Allison; Rechs, Adam; Landerholm, Thomas; McDonald, Kelly – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2021
Course-based undergraduate research is promoted as an equitable strategy for providing the benefits of research experiences to a larger, more diverse population of students pursuing science degrees. Here, we report the impacts of course-based research on the self-efficacy and future goals of students enrolled in introductory biology courses at a…
Descriptors: Student Research, Undergraduate Students, Biology, College Science
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Nottingham, Sara; Verscheure, Susan – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2010
Active learning is a teaching methodology with a focus on student-centered learning that engages students in the educational process. This study implemented active learning techniques in an orthopedic assessment laboratory, and the effects of these teaching techniques. Mean scores from written exams, practical exams, and final course evaluations…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Teaching Methods, Anatomy, Physiology
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Linenberger, Kimberly; Slade, Michael C.; Addis, Elizabeth A.; Elliott, Emily R.; Mynhardt, Glené; Raker, Jeffrey R. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2014
As part of a Howard Hughes Program for Innovation in Science Education grant at Iowa State University, a series of interdisciplinary graduate teaching assistant learning communities (TALC) were developed. The purpose of these communities was to create an environment to facilitate teaching assistants' pedagogical development and training to enhance…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Teaching Assistants, Graduate Students, Communities of Practice
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Tessier, Jack – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2010
Inquiry-based instruction is gaining favor in college classrooms because it improves scientific skills as well as critical thinking. As we seek ways to improve science education, elementary school is increasingly becoming an embattled component because of decreased time spent on science during those years. The approach that elementary educators…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Biology, Teaching Methods
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Clark, Sherri; Smith, Geoffrey Battle – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2004
Outbreak! is an online, interactive educational game that helps students and teachers learn and evaluate clinical microbiology skills. When the game was used in introductory microbiology laboratories, qualitative evaluation by students showed very positive responses and increased learning. Outbreak! allows students to design diagnostic tests and…
Descriptors: Microbiology, Laboratory Experiments, Educational Games, Diagnostic Tests