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Developing Critical Thinking in Biology Through Progressive Writing Assignments
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Critical thinking is essential in academia and the workforce. Although writing can be used as a pedagogical tool for fostering deeper subject matter understanding, increased retention, and critical thinking, relatively…
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Increased Pre-Lecture Reading and Greater Attendance at a Community College Gateway Science Course
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Gateway science courses are an ongoing obstacle to recruitment into STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Students come to these courses with a high cognitive load, making success in the…
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A Model for International Summer Research Experiences for STEM Students
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In this article, we report on a National Science Foundation-funded immersive international summer research program for biology students. Six students, representing Cohort 1 of a three-year program, spent nine weeks at…
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Effect of voluntary clicker participation on General Chemistry performance
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Mixed results have been reported on the correlation between clickers and performance. This study investigates the usage of clickers in a voluntary context. Scores on an internal chemistry placement exam were used to…
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Science Learning in YouTube Comments on Science Videos Embedding Movie References
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Movies have long been used for teaching in undergraduate science courses. However, embedding movie references (EMR) in science videos is a new trend. This study explored how EMR in YouTube science videos might affect…
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Increased Student Employment is Associated with Inferior Biology Exam and Course Performance
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Rising tuition rates across colleges and universities contribute to the mounting financial strain on students. In response to rising costs, literature details that students would seek to bolster their financial security…
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Impact of the Timing of Content Introduction on Student Exam Performance in General Chemistry
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Students come into the classroom with a variety of background knowledge. Therefore, it is imperative that educators are able to help all students, regardless of their familiarity with the content. Since it can be…
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The Connection Between Drawing Organic Structures and Information Processing
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Students need a strong understanding of how to represent chemical compounds in order to succeed in organic chemistry. This project set out to gain a better understanding of students’ difficulties with symbolic…
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This study aims to contribute to the growing body of research on the role of crosscutting concepts (CCCs) in three-dimensional (3D) teaching and learning by examining the complexity of elementary preservice teachers’ (…
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Evidence-based pedagogies to improve STEM student success are now recognized, but their successful incorporation can be hampered by STEM faculty wariness of novel pedagogical research. To support these pedagogies’…
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Making Motion Meaningful: Mapping Body Movements onto Graphs
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The ability to interpret graphs is foundational to understanding many science topics, although mastering this skill can prove challenging to many students. This article illustrates how a lesson on motion graphs was…
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Puddles to Floods: Field-based Investigations on Flooding in New Orleans
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All students deserve access to field-based learning experiences where they can conduct investigations and collect data to answer their questions about the world. These opportunities are particularly important in the…
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Melting Science Stereotypes with the Help of a Snowy Day
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How are exploring snowy spaces, starring in children's books, and making science discoveries inextricably linked? Access to and representation in all three of these experiences have historically been inequitable. In…
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In a Community School located in a First Nation in Northern Ontario, grade 3 students draw on their connection with the land and their own background knowledge through a Land-Exploration-Based Approach to learn about…
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Jammin' A year-long project in which students explore and share their passions
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Science learning that is connected with students’ experiences and interests has shown to be critical in fostering student enthusiasm for science and may be linked to later educational and career choices. Teachers,…
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