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| By: Youngjin Song and Richard Schwenz |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Mar 13
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This article describes an inquiry-based lesson to deepen preservice teachers' understanding of the spherical Earth model using the Global Positioning System.
This article describes an inquiry-based lesson to deepen preservice teachers' understanding of the spherical Earth model using the Global Positioning System. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Anthony J. Creaco, Owen A. Meyers, and David A. Krauss |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Mar 13
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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 students learn about centripetal and frictional forces through a case study involving... [view full summary]
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 students learn about centripetal and frictional forces through a case study involving an amusement park ride. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Lester G. Paldy |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Mar 13
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Guest editor Lester Paldy talks about massive open online courses.
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| By: Kadir Demir, Charlene M. Czerniak, and Lynn C. Hart |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Mar 13
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The purpose of this article is to describe a reform model of instructional collaboration, Japanese lesson study, which has been shown in previous research to enhance reform-based teaching.
The purpose of this article is to describe a reform model of instructional collaboration, Japanese lesson study, which has been shown in previous research to enhance reform-based teaching. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Dwight Schuster |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Mar 13
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This article investigates the impact of a unique prescholarship internship available to freshman and sophomore science majors who are exploring the possibility of becoming secondary STEM teachers.
This article investigates the impact of a unique prescholarship internship available to freshman and sophomore science majors who are exploring the possibility of becoming secondary STEM teachers. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Ronald A. Brown and Alok Kumar |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Mar 13
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This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This month’s issue talks about the flaws of the scientific method.
This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This month’s issue talks about the flaws of the scientific method. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Holly Tuten and Lesly Temesvari |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Mar 13
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In a multisemester Popular Science Journalism course students produced science news articles for the university newspaper. Students in the course perceived an increase in their oral communication and critical-thinking skills, comprehension of factual... [view full summary]
In a multisemester Popular Science Journalism course students produced science news articles for the university newspaper. Students in the course perceived an increase in their oral communication and critical-thinking skills, comprehension of factual material, positive peer interaction, ability to link ideas in separate disciplines, and understanding of the place of biology in society. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Jamie L. Jensen, Tyler A. Kummer, and Adebiyi Banjoko |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Mar 13
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Gene expression is a highly theoretical concept that requires advanced reasoning skills to comprehend. Often, students receive instruction but fail to replace prior conceptions and thus do not benefit. To investigate the reason for this failure, we used... [view full summary]
Gene expression is a highly theoretical concept that requires advanced reasoning skills to comprehend. Often, students receive instruction but fail to replace prior conceptions and thus do not benefit. To investigate the reason for this failure, we used a directed inquiry activity that uses concrete analogies in both majors and non-majors biology courses at the community college and university levels. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Claudia Venessa Garcia, William H. Robertson, Vanessa Lougheed, Craig Tweedie, and Aaron Velasco |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Mar 13
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This article reports outcomes that individuals experienced through participation in International Polar Year—Research and Educational Opportunities in Antarctica for Minorities as related to their career and educational aspirations.
This article reports outcomes that individuals experienced through participation in International Polar Year—Research and Educational Opportunities in Antarctica for Minorities as related to their career and educational aspirations. [hide full abstract]
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| By: John J. Pellegrini and Elizabeth Jansen |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Mar 13
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This article discusses the Mayo Innovation Scholars Program, which introduces undergraduates to technology transfer in biomedical sciences by having teams of students from multiple disciplines analyze inventions in development at the Mayo Clinic.
This article discusses the Mayo Innovation Scholars Program, which introduces undergraduates to technology transfer in biomedical sciences by having teams of students from multiple disciplines analyze inventions in development at the Mayo Clinic. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Becky Wai-Ling Packard, Charu Tuladhar, and Jin-Sol Lee |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Mar 13
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The community college transfer pathway is vital for students pursuing 4-year degrees in science, technology, engineering and math fields today. The study discussed in this article focused on the important role of advising by examining the ways in which... [view full summary]
The community college transfer pathway is vital for students pursuing 4-year degrees in science, technology, engineering and math fields today. The study discussed in this article focused on the important role of advising by examining the ways in which STEM faculty embed transfer advising into their classroom practices. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Sulekha Rao Coticone |
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Journal of College Science Teaching , Mar 13
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To incorporate an active learning component in a one-semester biochemistry course, students were asked to create crossword puzzles using key concepts. A majority of the students felt that the puzzles enhanced their learning of biochemical concepts.
To incorporate an active learning component in a one-semester biochemistry course, students were asked to create crossword puzzles using key concepts. A majority of the students felt that the puzzles enhanced their learning of biochemical concepts. [hide full abstract]
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