Building First-Year Science Writing Skills With an Embedded Writing Instruction Program

Journal Article | February 2020

An important foundational skill developed in an undergraduate science program is the ability to find, critically evaluate, and communicate scientific information. Effective science communication depends on good writing…

Saving Superman: Ethics and Stem Cell Research

Case Study | February 2006

Concept Maps for Structuring Instruction and as a Potential Assessment Tool in a Large Introductory Science Course

Journal Article | July 2020

Concept maps make connections between ideas apparent, and thus would seem ideally suited to demonstrate learning. Yet, they are not widely used by instructors, particularly in large university classes. In this paper we…

Less Text, More Learning

Journal Article | August 2020

English language learners are increasingly entering classrooms using student-centered instruction that places a greater emphasis on spoken language. While active learning is beneficial for a range of student outcomes,…

Building Bridges

Journal Article | December 2020

We describe a hands-on, collaborative activity designed to illustrate general properties of evolution, provide practice for quantitative skills, promote creativity and collaboration, and enable student self-assessment…

Introducing College Students to the Scientific Literature and the Library: Analyzing the Scientific Method of Researchers in the Library Component of a Washington State University Course for Nonmajors

Journal Article | August 1998

In this article, the author helped incorporate a library component into an experimental section of Environmental Science/Resource Planning—a class for nonscience majors. Students were assigned readings from popular…

Research and Teaching: What Influences Students to Enjoy Introductory Science Laboratories? Some Keys to Building a Student's Enjoyment of the Introductory Science Laboratory

Journal Article | April 1997

The University of Tulsa moved to update its general chemistry laboratory program. This provided an opportunity to investigate what factors are important in revising chemistry lab experiments to enhance student interest…

Research and Teaching: Structure and Evaluation of a Flipped General Chemistry Course as a Model for Small and Large Gateway Science Courses at an Urban Public Institution

Journal Article | December 2017

In this article, the authors describe their approach to flipping the General Chemistry sequence at two different colleges within the City University of New York, a large, urban public university system. Our results…

Research and Teaching: Using Internet Class Notes and PowerPoint in the Physical Geology Lecture: Comparing the Success of Computer Technology With Traditional Teaching Techniques

Journal Article | February 2000

The Southwest Missouri State University (SMSU) study compared student performance in physical geology lecture classes using a traditional method of presentation with that of using Internet notes and PowerPoint lecture…

Action research on notemaking/taking

Blog Post | August 2014

In your response to my question about notetaking, you suggested “action research” on notetaking/notemaking as a professional development project. How would I go about beginning such a process? I have the question but I’…