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Jessica Merricks; Dave Gammon; Kathy Gallucci – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2025
Traditional lab courses separate lectures from lab work, whereas integrated lab-lecture courses (also known as studio courses) combine both in a single session under one instructor. Previous studies suggest that integrated lab-lecture courses may have the potential to enhance the learning experience for introductory-level students. In this…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Biology, Nonmajors, Integrated Activities
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Tucel Deprem, Sabahat Tugçe; Çakiroglu, Jale; Öztekin, Ceren; Kingir, Sevgi – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2023
The quasi-experimental, two-group (treatment and comparison), pretest--posttest study of metacognition, epistemological beliefs, and science content achievement explored the effectiveness of argument-based inquiry (ABI) instruction as opposed to traditional teacher-directed lectures and structured activities. Participants included 60 eight-grade…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Grade 8, Persuasive Discourse, Inquiry
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James, Nicole M.; LaDue, Nicole D. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2021
Despite the substantial progress made to develop evidence-based pedagogical practices that support student learning, many courses are dominated by "traditional" practices such as a passive lecture. Thus, a continued focus on reforming courses is necessary. Here we describe the deliberate practice-driven reform of a large lecture-format…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Introductory Courses, Chemistry
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Lee, Gyeong-Geon; Jeon, Young-Eun; Hong, Hun-Gi – International Journal of Science Education, 2021
In this study, we compared the effects of cooperative flipped learning (CFL) on science achievement and learning motivation with those of simple flipped learning (SFL) and traditional lecture (TL) using a mixed-methods design. Three classes containing a total of 65 first-year high school students in South Korea were randomly assigned to the CFL,…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Flipped Classroom, Chemistry
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Nennig, Hannah T.; Idárraga, Katrina L.; Salzer, Luke D.; Bleske-Rechek, April; Theisen, Roslyn M. – Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 2020
Despite recent interest in online learning, systematic comparisons of online learning environments with traditional classroom environments are limited, particularly in the sciences. Here, we report on a systematic comparison of an online and face-to-face classroom for a sophomore-level, lecture-only introductory inorganic chemistry course that is…
Descriptors: Inorganic Chemistry, Science Instruction, Student Attitudes, Online Courses
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Good, Melanie; Maries, Alexandru; Singh, Chandralekha – Physical Review Physics Education Research, 2019
Over the course of instruction, not only does most introductory physics students' content knowledge evolve but their attitudes and approaches to problem solving are also likely to evolve. This change may depend on many factors including the curricula and pedagogies used, the degree to which instruction actively engages students in the learning…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Physics, Introductory Courses, Knowledge Level
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Thai, Ngoc Thuy Thi; De Wever, Bram; Valcke, Martin – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2020
This study compares four learning environments: face-to-face learning (F2F), fully e-learning (EL), blended learning (BL), and flipped classroom (FC) with respect to students' learning performance. Moreover, this present research studies changes in perceived flexibility, intrinsic motivation, self-efficacy beliefs of students, and the interaction…
Descriptors: Blended Learning, Teaching Methods, Comparative Analysis, Self Efficacy
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Ojennus, Deanna Dahlke – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2016
The flipped classroom has become an increasingly popular pedagogical approach to teaching and learning. In this study, learning gains were assessed in a flipped biochemistry course and compared to gains in a traditional lecture. Although measured learning gains were not significantly different between the two courses, student perception of…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Achievement Gains, Instructional Effectiveness, Blended Learning
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Smith, Andri L.; Purcell, Rebecca J.; Vaughan, Joel M. – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2015
Most students enroll in general education introductory nutrition classes because they want to improve their diets in order to lose weight or enhance athletic performance. These nonscience majors are often less interested in learning about the fundamental biochemical principles underlying nutrition or are surprised that this foundational knowledge…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Active Learning, Learning Activities, Nutrition Instruction
Reese, Mary Celeste – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Technology has changed almost every aspect of our daily lives. It is not surprising then that technology has made its way into the classroom. More and more educators are utilizing technological resources in creative ways with the intent to enhance learning, including using virtual laboratories in the sciences in place of the…
Descriptors: Science Laboratories, Educational Technology, Teaching Methods, Conventional Instruction
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Rein, Kathleen S.; Brookes, David T. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2015
We report the student response to a two-year transformation of a one-semester organic chemistry course for nonchemistry majors. The transformed course adopted a peer led team learning approach and incorporated case studies. Student attitudes toward the course transformation were assessed throughout the semester, and adjustments to the methods were…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Organic Chemistry, Nonmajors, College Science
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Christiansen, Michael A. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2014
Inverted teaching, not to be confused with hybrid learning, is a relatively new pedagogy in which lecture is shifted outside of class and traditional homework is done in class. Though some inverted teaching (IT) designs have been published in different fields, peer-reviewed reports in university chemistry remain quite rare. To that end, herein is…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Homework, Teaching Methods, Organic Chemistry
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Sharma, Manjula D.; Johnston, Ian D.; Johnston, Helen; Varvell, Kevin; Robertson, Gordon; Hopkins, Andrew; Stewart, Chris; Cooper, Ian; Thornton, Ronald – Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research, 2010
The widely held constructivist view of learning advocates student engagement via interactivity. Within the physics education research community, several specific interactive strategies have been developed to enhance conceptual understanding. One such strategy, the Interactive Lecture Demonstration (ILD) is designed for large lecture classes and,…
Descriptors: Lecture Method, Demonstrations (Educational), Physics, Science Instruction
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Rotbain, Yosi; Marbach-Ad, Gili; Stavy, Ruth – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2006
Our main goal in this study was to explore whether the use of models in molecular genetics instruction in high school can contribute to students' understanding of concepts and processes in genetics. Three comparable groups of 11th and 12th graders participated: The control group (116 students) was taught in the traditional lecture format, while…
Descriptors: Illustrations, Grade 12, Genetics, Science Achievement