All Journal of College Science Teaching resources

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Point of View: Where Are Skills Learned in a Science Program?

Communication, critical thinking, and collaboration are outcomes we hope students will learn from experts in “other” courses. But if science teach...

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Critical-Thinking Grudge Match: Biology vs. Chemistry—Examining Factors That Affect Thinking Skill in Nonmajors Science

Chemistry students appear to bring significantly higher critical-thinking skill to their nonmajors course than do biology students. Knowing student pr...

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Research and Teaching: A Performance Enhanced Interactive Learning Workshop Model as a Supplement for Organic Chemistry Instruction

In this study, the authors describe a Performance Enhanced Interactive Learning (PEIL) workshop model as a supplement for organic chemistry instructio...

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Connecting Students to Science Through Structured Reading of Historical Nonfiction

Success for many of our students is contingent on the degree to which they identify with and make personal connections to science. Although this may b...

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Favorite Demonstration: Cheap Mirrors—Image Construction With Mylar Mirrors and Whiteboards

The cylindrical mirrors lab described in this demonstration has been done in many forms. However, because of its ease in construction and variation, t...