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| By: Clyde Freeman Herreid, Nancy A. Schiller, Ky F. Herreid, and Carolyn Wright |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Nov 12
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This column provides original articles on innovations in case study teaching, assessment of the method, as well as case studies with teaching notes. In this month’s issue the authors discuss the results of a poll asking about favorite case study topics.
This column provides original articles on innovations in case study teaching, assessment of the method, as well as case studies with teaching notes. In this month’s issue the authors discuss the results of a poll asking about favorite case study topics. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Kendra Spence Cheruvelil and Xuemei Ye |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Nov 12
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The research described in this article used a pre-/postsurvey design to assess first-year science majors' attitudes and perceptions of the environment and their ecological knowledge.
The research described in this article used a pre-/postsurvey design to assess first-year science majors' attitudes and perceptions of the environment and their ecological knowledge. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Ann Cutler |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Nov 12
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The Journal of College Science Teaching’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
The Journal of College Science Teaching’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Laura Guertin, Christopher Stubbs, Christopher Millet, Tsan-Kuang Lee, and Matthew Bodek |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Nov 12
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Google Earth can serve as a platform for students to construct a course ePortfolio. By having students construct their own placemarks in a customized Google Earth file, students document their learning in a geospatial context, learn an innovative use... [view full summary]
Google Earth can serve as a platform for students to construct a course ePortfolio. By having students construct their own placemarks in a customized Google Earth file, students document their learning in a geospatial context, learn an innovative use of Google Earth, and have the opportunity for creativity and flexibility with disseminating their new content knowledge. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Mahsa Kazempour, Aidin Amirshokoohi, and William Harwood |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Nov 12
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The purpose of this study was to explore students' perspectives on an integrated inquiry-based biology program and their perceptions of science and scientific inquiry after completing the program.
The purpose of this study was to explore students' perspectives on an integrated inquiry-based biology program and their perceptions of science and scientific inquiry after completing the program. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Kathleen S. Davis and Will Snyder |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Nov 12
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This article describes how science and science education faculty at the University of Massachusetts and veteran K–12 science teachers designed Science Education Online—an online, graduate-level program for elementary and middle school science teachers... [view full summary]
This article describes how science and science education faculty at the University of Massachusetts and veteran K–12 science teachers designed Science Education Online—an online, graduate-level program for elementary and middle school science teachers that fosters learning of science and science teaching. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Rebecca Fuoco, Arlene Blum, and Graham F. Peaslee |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Nov 12
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This article describes a student Science and Policy course for undergraduate science majors. During this program pairs of students undertake research projects while receiving instruction in both research methods and science translation.
This article describes a student Science and Policy course for undergraduate science majors. During this program pairs of students undertake research projects while receiving instruction in both research methods and science translation. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Tony P. Murphy and Gina J. Mancini-Samuelson |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Nov 12
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A collaborative of STEM and education faculty developed a STEM certificate aimed at elementary education majors. Initial assessment results showed significant gains in confidence and competence on the basis of knowledge test items.
A collaborative of STEM and education faculty developed a STEM certificate aimed at elementary education majors. Initial assessment results showed significant gains in confidence and competence on the basis of knowledge test items. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Michelle Smith, Katie Thomas, and Maitreya Dunham |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Nov 12
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This article explores whether administering a posttest on the final exam differs from administering it on the last day of class with extra final exam points for scoring 100% on the posttest as an incentive.
This article explores whether administering a posttest on the final exam differs from administering it on the last day of class with extra final exam points for scoring 100% on the posttest as an incentive. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Gerald Darling |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Nov 12
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This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. In this month’s issue the author discusses developing introductory physical science courses tailored to the needs of future elementary school teachers.
This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. In this month’s issue the author discusses developing introductory physical science courses tailored to the needs of future elementary school teachers. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Chuck Fidler |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Nov 12
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This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This article talks about college-level science courses that future elementary teachers take as part of an elementary education major.
This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This article talks about college-level science courses that future elementary teachers take as part of an elementary education major. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Ashley J. Welsh |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Nov 12
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This article examines the students' mixed perceptions of the use of active learning techniques in undergraduate science lectures.
This article examines the students' mixed perceptions of the use of active learning techniques in undergraduate science lectures. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Carrie A. Obenland, Ashlyn H. Munson, and John S. Hutchinson |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Nov 12
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This study aims to understand the impact of active learning on silent students in a large general chemistry course taught via Socratic questioning and discussion "clicker" questions.
This study aims to understand the impact of active learning on silent students in a large general chemistry course taught via Socratic questioning and discussion "clicker" questions. [hide full abstract]
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