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Professional Master's Program in Biotechnology and Innovation Management: The Triple Helix in Movement and Knowledge Generation
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Baeta, Adelaide Maria Coelho; Liboreiro, Karla Rocha; Diniz, Marcia Consuelo; Padrão, Vanessa Paiva; Teixeira, Camila Palhares – Industry and Higher Education, 2022
This paper analyses evidence of innovation in the joint work of a company, a university and government in creating a professional Master's degree program in Biotechnology and Innovation Management at the Centro Universitário de Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It presents a new perspective by combining two fields of knowledge: biotechnology and…
Descriptors: Program Development, Masters Programs, Biotechnology, Innovation
Changing Perspectives: Exploring a Pedagogy to Examine Other Perspectives about Stem Cell Research
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France, Bev; Mora, Helen A.; Bay, Jacquie L. – International Journal of Science Education, 2012
This study explores how teachers developed and critically evaluated a range of teaching strategies that could support the discussion of a socio-scientific issue (SSI) that had the potential to be controversial. The issue was stem cell research and six New Zealand teachers of senior biology students (grades 12/13) took part in an action research…
Descriptors: Action Research, Teaching Methods, Biology, Decision Making
Socio-Scientific Issues in Science Education: Implications for the Professional Development of Teachers
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Gray, Donald S.; Bryce, Tom – Cambridge Journal of Education, 2006
This paper offers a critique of existing models of continuing professional development (CPD) courses for science teachers in the light of recent thinking about the nature of the subject (in particular, the arguments associated with "post-normal science") and the challenges presented by the teaching of controversial socio-scientific…
Descriptors: Science Education, Professional Development, Science Teachers, Foreign Countries
Biotechnology Teaching Models: What Is Their Role in Technology Education?
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France, Bev – International Journal of Science Education, 2000
Discusses the opportunity to teach biotechnology from a technological perspective with the introduction of technology education in New Zealand. Presents information on the professional development research project that introduces teachers to the practice of biotechnology identified in "Technology in New Zealand Curriculum". (Contains 24…
Descriptors: Biotechnology, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Biomedical Online Learning: The Route to Success
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Harvey, Patricia J.; Cookson, Barry; Meerabeau, Elizabeth; Muggleston, Diana – Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 2003
The potential of the World Wide Web for rapid global communication is driving the creation of specifically tailored courses for employees, yet few practitioners have the necessary experience in on-line teaching methods, or in preparing documents for the web. Experience gained in developing six online training modules for the biotechnology and…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Employees, Teaching Methods, Academic Achievement
Comparative Blended Learning Practices and Environments
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Ng, Eugenia M. W., Ed. – Information Science Reference, 2010
With the advent of new technologies, more convenient and effective ways of learning are being adopted. However, despite the growing advancements there remains a lack of literature in applications of using these technology teaching approaches. This book offers in-depth analysis of new technologies in blended learning that promote creativity,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Cross Cultural Studies, Action Research, Distance Education