Reinvigorating Introductory Biology: A theme-based, Investigative Approach to Teaching Biology Majors—Making Science More Meaningful at an All-Women's College

by: Cynthia G. Norton, Lynne H. Gildensoph, Martha M. Phillips, Deborah D. Wygal, Kurt H. Olson, John J. Pellegrini, and Kathleen A. Tweeten

This theme-based, investigative approach to teaching introductory biology offers faculty a way to emphasize the process of science over content. Students appreciate the freedom to test their own ideas and to become active participants in the learning process.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 11/1/1997Stock # jcst97_027_02_121Volume 027Issue 02

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