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Undergraduate Student Conceptions of DNA and Their Understanding of Basic Science

An understanding of basic science is central to student success at the university level, even for students who will never work in scientific fields. Our investigation into students’ understanding of DNA is part of a larger investigation into studen...

By Megan Nieberding, Sanlyn Buxner, Lisa Elfring, and Christopher Impey

Postsecondary Biology Life Science Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Starting at the Beginning

This study examines what prior knowledge and misconceptions about evolutionary theory students bring with them into an introductory biological anthropology course. One hundred and fifty-three students completed short, anonymous surveys about evolutio...

By Kathryn King

Assessment Evolution Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Symbols in Physics

Symbols are a cornerstone of the written language of physics and mathematics but inconsistencies in their use pose a challenge to students. This article reports on interviews held with first-year undergraduate physics students, focused on their early...

By Meredith Begg and Robyn Pierce

Postsecondary Literacy Physics Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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The Undergraduate Teacher-Scholar Program

Peer learning programs have been developed to support many introductory science courses by providing additional instruction and engagement. These programs are beneficial to both learners and instructors, providing content learning and confidence and ...

By Sara M. Bourne, Sean Limfat, Sneha Dilip, Seoyoung Han, MaryAnn T. Robak, Peter Marsden, and Anne M. Baranger

Postsecondary Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Distance Learning, A Year Later

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Learning About Culture and Sustainable Harvesting of Native Plants

By Eileen Merritt, Alex Peterson, Stacy Evans, Sallie A. Marston, and Steven Zuiker

Elementary Earth & Space Science Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Phenomenon-Based Professional Development

By Clare Gunshenan, Martha Inouye, Ana Houseal, and Tracy Jacobs

Phenomena Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Volume 2, Second Edition: 25 More Formative Assessment Probes

“Leave no alternative science idea unchallenged!” could be the slogan of this second edition of Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Volume 2. Like the others in the bestselling series, this book is loaded with classroom-friendly features to pinp...

By Page Keeley

Elementary High School Middle School Earth & Space Science General Science Life Science Physical Science Assessment Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Teacher Preparation

Journal Article

There’s an App for That

By Chris Anderson

High School Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies Technology

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Mud as a Phenomenon to Model Energy Flow and Chemical Processes

By Hannah T. Reynolds, Joy Pires, Jeffrey Brewster, Nicole Lalier, and Theodora Pinou

Biology Disciplinary Core Ideas Inquiry Labs Life Science Phenomena Teacher Preparation

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Teaching Scientific Literacy

By Andrew Zucker

High School Curriculum Literacy Pedagogy Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Use of a Linked-Course Model to Teach Scientific Writing to First-Year Undergraduates

The ability to read and compose original scientific literature is critical to educating informed citizens, yet may be severely lacking in undergraduate curricula. We developed a linked course offering in fall 2017 consisting of a 16-student group tak...

By Evan Lampert and J. Stephen Pearson

Postsecondary General Science Literacy Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences Spanning Two Semesters of Biology Impact Student Self-Efficacy but not Future Goals

Course-based undergraduate research is promoted as an equitable strategy for providing the benefits of research experiences to a larger, more diverse population of students pursuing science degrees. Here, we report the impacts of course-based researc...

By Allison Martin, Adam Rechs, Thomas Landerholm, and Kelly McDonald

Postsecondary Biology Research Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies