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Vaidya, Ashwin – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2015
In this article, the authors describe a project that was developed for an introductory-level physics course. The aim of the project was to encourage the creative process in science, as science is seldom mentioned in discussions about creativity. They sought to engage students in the creative process by posing a collective challenge to the class.…
Descriptors: Creativity, Teamwork, Science Education, Active Learning
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Crippen, Kent J.; Boyer, Treavor H.; Korolev, Maria; de Torres, Trisha; Brucat, Phil J.; Wu, Chang-Yu – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2016
Undergraduate engineering education in the United States is in need of reform that addresses the recruitment and retention of a diverse population of students. Change Chem is a curriculum reform model that has been created to address this issue for freshman students. This article reports on a mixed method efficacy study of Change Chem, which uses…
Descriptors: Engineering, Engineering Education, Chemistry, Higher Education
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Herreid, Clyde Freeman – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2009
What is it about small groups that make them so powerful? The answer is straightforward: Groups tend to solve problems better than even the brightest individuals because "many hands make light work," and "two heads are better than one." This is especially true when the groups are diverse and individuals act somewhat independently. In this month's…
Descriptors: Group Instruction, Case Studies, Higher Education, Statistical Analysis
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Herreid, Clyde Freeman; Schiller, Nancy A.; Herreid, Ky F.; Wright, Carolyn – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2011
Case study teaching had a long tradition in law and business before it made the jump to medical school education in the form of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in the 1970s. Today, both the University of Delaware's Clearinghouse and the University of Buffalo's National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science (NCCSTS) have hundreds of cases and…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Teaching Methods, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Web Sites
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Ozsvath, David L. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2000
Presents a case study to teach about the relationship between sinkhole development and groundwater levels in Orlando, Florida. Discusses the relationship between groundwater levels and sinkhole formation in a karst terrane. Includes discussion questions. (YDS)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Environment, Geology, Groundwater
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Schiller, Nancy A.; Herreid, Clyde F. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2000
Uses a problem-based teaching approach to teach about the geological origins of the Galapagos Islands, colonization, species formation, and threats to biodiversity. Discusses finches, tortoises, and sea cucumbers and provides instructions for student discussions. (YDS)
Descriptors: Biodiversity, Biology, Classroom Techniques, Evolution
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Herreid, Clyde Freeman – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2000
Explains the steps necessary to write a case study. Illustrates the development of a case study for a freshman Evolutionary Biology class. (YDS)
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Higher Education, Problem Based Learning, Science Education
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Duch, Barbara – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2000
Presents a rear-end car accident scenario to teach about forces and kinetic energy in a problem-based learning format. Includes four parts: (1) "A Bad Day for Sandy Dayton"; (2) "The Emergency Room"; (3) "The Facts of the Case"; and (4) "Judgement Day". Discusses the major issues of the questions, introduces scientific concepts, and initiates…
Descriptors: Biology, Classroom Techniques, Force, Higher Education
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Bieron, Joseph F.; Dinan, Frank J. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2000
Presents a chemistry report on methamphetamine synthesis downloaded from the Internet and asks students to point out errors and answer questions about the text. Discusses the methods of methamphetamine synthesis and major issues in writing a case study. (YDS)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Chemical Analysis, Classroom Techniques, Higher Education
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Karukstis, Kerry K. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2003
The general chemistry course at Harvey Mudd College presents chemical principles and addresses technology's impact on society. Students consider environmental and economic implications of chemical scenarios in real-world case studies created for team-based analysis and discussion. Case study design, implementation, and assessment are presented.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Teaching Methods, Chemistry, Undergraduate Students
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Barnett, Michael; Barab, Sasha A.; Hay, Kenneth E. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2001
Describes an introductory astronomy course designed for non-science majors. Uses the project-based learning approach and requires students to construct 3-D models for three astronomical phenomena. (YDS)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education, Inquiry
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Henderson, LaRhee; Buising, Charisse – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2001
Describes a course that mimics experiences in research laboratories, engages students in collaboration, and reflects trends in educational reform. (YDS)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Laboratory Experiments, Molecular Biology
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Woods, Donald R. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1985
Presents: (1) a list of ideas for teaching problem-solving; (2) a review of a problem-solving book used in medical education; and (3) a discussion of an approach called problem-based learning. (DH)
Descriptors: Books, College Science, Higher Education, Learning Strategies
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Taylor, Joseph A.; Lunetta, Vincent N.; Dana, Thomas M.; Tasar, Mehmet F. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2002
Describes an engineering course for education and other nonscience majors. In this course, students integrate basic principles of applied physical science and engineering to solve authentic design problems. Discusses the nature of the interactive and problem-based instructional format and its effects on developing students' scientific inquiry…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Engineering Education, Higher Education
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Dinan, Frank J. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2002
Introduces a chemistry unit, the "Evolving Atom", based on a problem-based learning approach designed for non-science majors. Uses the case method to address memory loss in mice during instruction. (Contains 14 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Chemistry, Cooperative Learning, Higher Education
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