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Dorm Room Labs for Introductory Large-Lecture Science Classes for Nonscience Majors
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Many large-lecture introductory science courses for nonscience majors do not have a lab component and hence do not provide much opportunity for students to engage in the practice of science. The author has developed a…
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The authors evaluated student perceptions of an inquiry-based, karaoke video exercise in six university classes ranging from first year to graduate level. Students created a 3–4 minute karaoke video on a topic relevant…
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Multiple national reports have pushed for the integration of quantitative concepts into the context of disciplinary science courses. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quantitative and statistical literacy of…
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With only minimal changes to the course structure, classroom clickers were introduced in introductory chemistry to allow students to regularly compare their perceived abilities with their actual abilities, a measurement…
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Research and Teaching: Reducing Student Resistance to Active Learning: Strategies for Instructors
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In spite of considerable evidence of the effectiveness of active learning and other contemporary teaching methods, barriers to adoption of those methods, such as possible student resistance, continue to exist. This…
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Point of View: The Curvy Road to Student Success in Underserved Populations
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This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This issue discusses at-risk students and grade adjustments in STEM classes.
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Reading aloud (RA) is a learning strategy commonly used to help younger students develop language comprehension skills and in adult literacy and language courses to help students master the pronunciation of words,…
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Case Study: The Game Changer: Keeping Your Head in Contact Sports
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This column provides original articles on innovations in case study teaching, assessment of the method, as well as case studies with teaching notes. In this issue the Game Changer is an interrupted case study that…
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Support scientific development among young children with learning centers.
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Lighting the Way to Learning Centers
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Fourth-grade students explore circuits, while the teacher gains valuable instructional time.
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Exploring the concept of living and nonliving with second-grade students
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Third-grade students learn how motion detectors work.
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Renovating Our Science Learning Centers
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Informal learning centers transcend disciplinary boundaries as students address real-world applications.
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Editor’s Note: My Last Editor’s Note
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Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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Engaging Children in Multidisciplinary Learning Centers
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