Health Wise: Shining a Light on Skin Cancer

Journal Article | June 2013

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STEM for non-STEM Majors: Enhancing Science Literacy in Large Classes

Journal Article | June 2013

This study evaluated a strategy using clickers, POGIL, and a focused science literacy orientation in an applied science course for non-STEM undergraduates taught in large classes.

Augmenting Guided-Inquiry Learning With a Blended Classroom Approach

Journal Article | June 2013

This article describes the implementation of a blended guided-inquiry course in chemistry for nonscience honors students.

A First-Year Experience Sequence for Science and Mathematics Majors

Journal Article | June 2013

This article outlines strategies and activities used at a large urban commuter campus in a first-year experience sequence run by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for the College of Science.

On the Road to Science Literacy: Building Confidence and Competency in Technical Language

Journal Article | June 2013

In this article we examine an oral language learning technique called choral repetition for its role in building literacy in the context of an animal physiology course.

Using Writing and Culture to Teach Science Content to Preservice Teachers

Journal Article | June 2013

This article describes how the incorporation of a writing assignment, creating a book about culture and science, into the syllabus of methods science course for preservice teachers was used to foster science content…

Using Active Learning in a Studio Classroom to Teach Molecular Biology

Journal Article | June 2013

This article describes the conversion of a lecture-based molecular biology course into an active learning environment in a studio classroom. The goal of the activities in this course is to involve students in…

Editorial: Heroes

Journal Article | June 2013

The Journal of College Science Teaching’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.

Research and Teaching: "It's Not You, It's the Room"—Are the High-Tech, Active Learning Classrooms Worth It?

Journal Article | June 2013

This article compares student performance in traditional and active learning classrooms in a large, introductory biology course using the same syllabus, course goals, exams, and instructor.

Research and Teaching: Factors Related to College Students' Understanding of the Nature of Science: Comparison of Science Majors and Nonscience Majors

Journal Article | June 2013

In this study four instruments were administered to undergraduate biology students. The study examined the impact of one's acceptance and knowledge of evolution on understanding of Nature of Science among college…

Point of View: Teaching Chemistry for the Twenty-Second Century

Journal Article | June 2013

This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. In this month’s issue the author shares thoughts on the future of teaching chemistry.

Two-Year Community: Effects of the Cogenerative Dialogue Teaching Method in a Community College General Chemistry Course

Journal Article | June 2013

This article describes the implementation of the cogenerative dialogue method in a community college chemistry course.

Case Study: Involving Freshmen Nonscience Majors in Case Writing: Lessons Learned

Journal Article | June 2013

This column provides original articles on innovations in case study teaching, assessment of the method, as well as case studies with teaching notes. This month’s issue describes a project that engages nonscience majors…

Current Research: 2013 Summer Reading Suggestions

Journal Article | June 2013

Highlighted science education research articles.

Teaching Statistical Thinking

Journal Article | April 2003

Providing a fundamental way of understanding the world.