Research and Teaching: Instructor Use of Group Active Learning in an Introductory Biology Sequence

by: Anna Jo Auerbach and Elisabeth E. Schussler

Active learning (or learner-centered) pedagogies have been shown to enhance student learning in introductory biology courses. Student collaboration has also been shown to enhance student learning and may be a critical part of effective active learning practices. This study focused on documenting the use of individual active learning and group active learning pedagogies of faculty teaching the two-course introductory biology sequence at one large university.

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Analyzing data Asking questions Classifying Collecting data Communicating Disciplinary Core Ideas Disciplinary Core Ideas in Life Science ENCdl Experimenting Hypothesizing Interpreting data Life Science Measuring Modeling Observing Predicting Science and Engineering Practices Science as Inquiry Science Focus Science process skills Scientific habits of mind SEP1: Asking Questions and Defining Problems SEP2: Developing and Using Models SEP3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations SEP4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data SEP5: Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking SEP6: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions SEP7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence SEP8: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information Three Dimensions of the Framework and/or NGSS Using mathematics Using scientific equipment Using technology

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 5/1/2016Stock # jcst16_045_05_67Volume 045Issue 05

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