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Direct linkAmador, Jose A.; Gorres, Josef H. – Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 2004
At most land-grant universities in the USA, Introduction to Soil Science is traditionally taught using a combination of lecture and laboratory formats. To promote engagement, improve comprehension, and enhance retention of content by students, we developed a problem-based learning (PBL) introductory soil science course. Students work in groups to…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Course Content, Science Curriculum, Land Grant Universities
