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Jeremy L. Hsu; Rou-Jia Sung; Su L. Swarat; Alexandra J. Gore; Stephanie Kim; Stanley M. Lo – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2024
Existing research has investigated student problem-solving strategies across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; however, there is limited work in undergraduate biology education on how various aspects that influence learning combine to generate holistic approaches to problem solving. Through the lens of situated cognition, we…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Biology, Science Instruction, Holistic Approach
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Esquivel-Martín, Tamara; Bravo-Torija, Beatriz; Pérez-Martín, José Manuel – Journal of Biological Education, 2023
Cell division is one of the most relevant processes in Biology, for instance, to understand the reproduction of species or the development of tumours. Learning this content requires not addressing it out of context but integrating it into real-life problems that demand students apply their knowledge about cell division. In this study, the authors…
Descriptors: Biology, Cytology, Science Instruction, Small Group Instruction
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D. Oliveira; C. Guerra; M. J. Loureiro; G. Jeremias; J. L. Pereira – Educational Media International, 2024
The public's growing interest in epigenetics, particularly its applications in human health, underscores the significance of epigenetic mechanisms in regulating gene activity and promoting phenotypic diversity without altering DNA sequences. Within the framework of the Extended Evolutionary Synthesis, epigenetics is regarded as a non-genetic…
Descriptors: Genetics, Human Body, Health, Biodiversity
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Allbee, Quinn; Barber, Robert – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2021
Biology is a data-driven discipline facilitated greatly by computer programming skills. This article describes an introductory experiential programming activity that can be integrated into distance learning environments. Students are asked to develop their own Python programs to identify the nature of alleles linked to disease. This activity…
Descriptors: Genetics, Science Instruction, Programming Languages, Biology
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Sung, Rou-Jia; Swarat, Su L.; Lo, Stanley M. – Journal of Biological Education, 2022
Exams constitute the predominant form of summative assessment in undergraduate biology education, with the assumption that exam performance should reflect student conceptual understanding. Previous work highlights multiple examples in which students can answer exam problems correctly without the corresponding conceptual understanding. This…
Descriptors: Biology, Problem Solving, Undergraduate Students, Scientific Concepts
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Amar, Ghoffar Ismail; Suranto; Sajidan – International Journal of Higher Education, 2021
The creative problem solving (CPS) based on genetic mutation module provides students with an opportunity to identify problems, design a problem-solving plan, choose the right path, and effectively evaluate the solution. This research aims to examine the effectiveness of CPS-based genetic mutation module to improve problem-solving skills in…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Thinking Skills, Skill Development
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Wise, Michael J. – Bioscene: Journal of College Biology Teaching, 2018
As a foundational evolutionary concept, the Hardy-Weinberg principle should be taught enthusiastically in introductory biology courses. In a companion Perspectives paper, I made the case that students are often given limited or incorrect information on the HW principle due to a lack of mastery or confidence on the part of their teachers. The…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Evolution, Vignettes, Introductory Courses
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Avena, Jennifer S.; Knight, Jennifer K. – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2019
Problem solving is an integral part of doing science, yet it is challenging for students in many disciplines to learn. We explored student success in solving genetics problems in several genetics content areas using sets of three consecutive questions for each content area. To promote improvement, we provided students the choice to take a…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Genetics, Prompting, Science Tests
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King, Natalie S.; Wade-Jaimes, Katherine; Morgan, Patricia Dunac – Science Teacher, 2018
This article describes how teachers can turn their class into a STEM exploration hub where students engage with real-life scientists, mathematicians, and engineers. Within this space, students have opportunities to connect "Next Generation Science Standards"-aligned learning targets with potential STEM career choices. Using the 7E…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Professional Personnel, Career Choice, Genetics
Ichsan, Ilmi Zajuli; Hasanah, Risky; Ristanto, Rizhal Hendi; Rusdi, Rusdi; Cahapay, Michael Bobias; Widiyawati, Yeni; Rahman, Md. Mehadi – Online Submission, 2020
Science learning in the 21st century should develop the abilities of the students to find solutions to the problems. This task requires a set of skills called Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) and innovative assessment should be designed to gauge the acquisition of these skills. Thus, this study aimed to create an innovative HOTS-based…
Descriptors: Junior High School Students, Thinking Skills, Science Process Skills, Problem Solving
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Mayall, Robert M.; Arcellana-Panlilio, Mayi – Papers on Postsecondary Learning and Teaching, 2019
With the ever-increasing push towards authentic learning within post-secondary institutions, many approaches are being explored. One such method with a particular focus on real-world applications has been the International Genetically Engineered Machines (iGEM) competition program. At the University of Calgary, the iGEM program sees teams of…
Descriptors: Authentic Learning, Teacher Workshops, College Faculty, Vignettes
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Cox, Charles; Reynolds, Birdy; Schunn, Christian; Schuchardt, Anita – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2016
There are strong classroom ties between mathematics and the sciences of physics and chemistry, but those ties seem weaker between mathematics and biology. Practicing biologists realize both that there are interesting mathematics problems in biology, and that viewing classroom biology in the context of another discipline could support students'…
Descriptors: Secondary School Science, Biology, Mathematics, Engineering
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Jarrett, Kevin; Williams, Mary; Horn, Spencer; Radford, David; Wyss, J. Michael – Advances in Physiology Education, 2016
"Sickle cell anemia: tracking down a mutation" is a full-day, inquiry-based, biology experience for high school students enrolled in genetics or advanced biology courses. In the experience, students use restriction endonuclease digestion, cellulose acetate gel electrophoresis, and microscopy to discover which of three putative patients…
Descriptors: Diseases, Biology, Science Instruction, High School Students
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Gonda, Rebecca L.; DeHart, Kyle; Ashman, Tia-Lynn; Legg, Alison Slinskey – American Biology Teacher, 2015
Achieving a deep understanding of the many topics covered in middle school biology classes is difficult for many students. One way to help students learn these topics is through scenario-based learning, which enhances students' performance. The scenario-based problem-solving module presented here, "The Strawberry Caper," not only…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Middle School Students, Secondary School Science, Vignettes
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Szeberenyi, Jozsef – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2012
Terms to be familiar with before you start to solve the test: growth factor signaling, epidermal growth factor, tyrosine protein kinase, tyrosine phosphorylation, ubiquitin, monoubiquitination, polyubiquitination, site-directed mutagenesis, transfection, expression vector, cDNA, immunoprecipitation, SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, Western…
Descriptors: Biology, Problem Solving, Problem Based Learning, Experiments
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