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Sun, Hao; Wang, Pinmei; Li, Yudong – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2023
Abstract Microbiome study requires both molecular techniques and bioinformatics skills, which are challenging for biologists to participate in this growing field. To introduce microbiome concepts and skills to students, a 6-week wet-lab and bioinformatics course for undergraduates was implemented through the project-based learning (PBL) approach.…
Descriptors: Science Laboratories, Educational Technology, Computer Simulation, Genetics
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Kong-Ching Wong; K. Brant Knutzen; Ignatius Ip; Steve Po-Yam Li – Journal of Chemical Education, 2023
Surface chemistry is a challenging realm for most students because of its abstract nature and numerous associated mathematical equations. Herein we report a set of dedicated sequential inquiry-based learning (IBL) activities enriched with virtual laboratory learning and hands-on instructions. The activities were intended to help students grasp…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Inquiry, Chemistry, Educational Technology
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Lewohl, Joanne M. – International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 2023
The current cohort of undergraduate students is often said to value technology and is assumed to prefer immersive, interactive, and personalized learning experiences. In contrast, many educators recognise the value of face-to-face classes and believe that attending class positively impacts student performance. A novel teaching strategy, including…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, In Person Learning, Lecture Method, Workshops
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Metcalf, Leah E.; Bernacki, Matthew L.; Bernacki, Lucas E. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2023
Discipline-based educational researchers and institutions that provide guidance on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics instruction have long documented the impact of active learning strategies on student learning and achievement, the lack of incorporation of active learning into undergraduate instruction, and the languishing rates of…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Textbooks, Biology, Electronic Publishing
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Luchembe, Dennis; Shumba, Overson – African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2022
Research has found circular and rotational motion to be a challenging topic for undergraduate physics students. This article reports on Introductory Physics students' learning of concepts and quantitative principles in circular and rotational motion. It involves a teaching strategy that uses hands-on practical work, PhET simulations and a focus on…
Descriptors: Motion, Scientific Concepts, Concept Formation, College Science
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Heinemann, Jack A.; Goldstien, Sharyn – Journal of Biological Education, 2022
Institution-crippling earthquakes limited teaching contact hours and range of teaching environments. New ways became needed to achieve the same learning outcomes in less time. Following that disaster, new methods based on active and test-enhanced learning were introduced into two undergraduate molecular biology courses. The courses had a mixture…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Undergraduate Students, Molecular Biology, Science Instruction
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Baldock, Brandi L.; Fernandez, Anthony L.; Franco, Jimmy; Provencher, Brian A.; McCoy, Mark R. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2021
During the Spring 2020 semester, many institutions abruptly transitioned their courses from face-to-face instruction to remote learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To address the unique challenges posed by the remote teaching and learning modality, our department used mobile technology to adapt empirically validated instructional…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Online Courses, Educational Technology
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Tan, Hui Ru; Chng, Wei Heng; Chonardo, Christian; Ng, Magdeline Tao Tao; Fung, Fun Man – Journal of Chemical Education, 2020
As numerous varsity campuses remain closed during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, educators must look for suitable digital tools to conduct lessons and engage learners online. In this report, we discuss how to structure the online lessons using the Community of Inquiry framework (CoI). The CoI was applied to the university elective course…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Online Courses, Chemistry, Active Learning
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Lerach, David G.; Yestness, Nissa R. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2019
An in-class case study is presented for use in a liberal arts core extreme weather course, designed to foster science literacy, appreciation, and critical thinking skills in nonscience majors. Students are ultimately shown the critical importance of the physical sciences in their daily lives and encouraged to consider STEM (science, technology,…
Descriptors: Physical Sciences, Weather, Scientific Literacy, Critical Thinking
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Kulmala, Kimmo; Kokkonen, Tommi; Kontro, Inkeri – Physics Education, 2021
Active learning yields better learning outcomes than traditional, lecture-based teaching. Common approaches in large lecture courses are activating elements during the lectures and warm-up activities using online learning environments. However, implementing warm-up exercises, on which students work on by themselves makes formative feedback…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Active Learning, Physics, Science Instruction
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Pulukuri, Surya; Abrams, Binyomin – Journal of Chemical Education, 2020
Video learning holds an important place in modern STEM classrooms, but more improvements to the learning experience are needed. In order to introduce active-learning components into assignments, questions are often deployed alongside videos. Unfortunately, many students tend to skip videos entirely and solely answer questions, bypassing valuable…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Secondary School Science, High School Students, College Science
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Rees, Gordon L.; Winberry, Emily – Natural Sciences Education, 2020
Studio-style course delivery involves the integration of laboratory activities with lecture elements of the course, with the goal of increasing student learning and satisfaction through directly linking laboratory and lecture concepts while focusing on active learning. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of studio delivery of an introductory…
Descriptors: Soil Science, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Educational Technology
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Zalewski, Janusz; Novak, Gregor; Carlson, Randall E. – Education Sciences, 2019
This paper is an overview of approaches to teaching physics courses delivered to students of engineering disciplines. It addresses, first, the history of teaching physics to engineering students starting in the early 20th century, then reviews the main issues presented and discussed over the last decade in a series of conferences on Physics…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Engineering Education, Undergraduate Students
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David C. Owens; Cindi Smith-Walters; Angela T. Barlow – International Journal of Designs for Learning, 2019
In this design case, we describe our work to develop a gameful learning design for use in an introductory, undergraduate biology laboratory course for science majors. Our design team included three university-based mathematics and science educators and a biologist responsible for the management of curriculum and instruction in the course under…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, College Science, Biology, Science Laboratories
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Thomas, Ashleigh L. P. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2017
This paper presents gradual implementation of active learning approaches in an organic chemistry classroom based on student feedback and strategies for getting students on-board with this new approach. Active learning techniques discussed include videos, online quizzes, reading assignments, and classroom activities. Preliminary findings indicate a…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Teaching Methods, Science Instruction, College Science
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