Enhancing the Instructional Environment: Optimal Learning in Introductory Science Classes

by: Douglas Huffman, Karen Appeldoorn, and Frances Lawrenz

A survey of 55 colleges showed that the learning environments in introductory science courses are not always as supportive as they should be. Furthermore, most innovative teaching techniques, as recommended by the National Science Education Standards (NRC 1996), are used only occasionally, despite students viewing them as helpful.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 7/1/2005Stock # jcst05_034_07_Volume 034Issue 07

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