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Direct linkKelly, 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
Peer reviewedMicikas, Lynda B. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1996
Discusses the collaboration of the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) with faculty from eight community colleges to develop an innovative curriculum for use in a one-semester general education course in biology that would reflect the recommendations of the current reform movement in science education. Discusses important issues in helping…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Biological Sciences, Biology, Community Colleges
