All Journal of College Science Teaching resources
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Point of View: How Are We Reforming Teaching in Undergraduate Science Courses?
A study of a national population of 103 higher education institutions is addressing the question: What criteria can be used to identify the level of i...
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Favorite Demonstration: Structure—Function Lab in a Bag
This hands-on activity stimulates students to consider the close relationship between structure and function. This inquiry-type lab can be done as a g...
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Bridging the Gap Between Real-World Polar Science and the Classroom
The International Polar Year—Research and Educational Opportunities in Antarctica for Minorities (IPY-ROAM) program was designed to increase minorit...
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This article describes a research study in which a biologist and his research on Antarctic seabirds became part of an integrated science course for pr...
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A Versatile Module to Improve Understanding of Scientific Literature Through Peer Instruction
Using primary literature in undergraduate science classes helps teach students both scientific information and process. However, students’ lack of u...
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Attitudes toward science may develop as early as middle school and often differ between genders. Do these gender-based differences in attitude persist...
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This study is an experimental introduction of web-based lecture delivery into a majors-level introductory biology course. Web-based delivery, achieved...
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Application of the K-W-L Teaching and Learning Method to an Introductory Physics Course
The K-W-L method of teaching is a simple method that actively engages students in their own learning. It has been used with kindergarten and elementar...