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Charlotte Borgeson University of Nevada, Reno. Non majors introductory biology 240 students/semester. Research question. What is the effect of a structured (case-based) strategy versus a less structured active learning strategy on student learning?. Research Design: pt A. Less Structured .
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Charlotte BorgesonUniversity of Nevada, Reno Non majors introductory biology 240 students/semester
Research question What is the effect of a structured (case-based) strategy versus a less structured active learning strategy on student learning?
Research Design: pt A Less Structured More Structured 2-4 clicker questions, some in class group work, lecture • 2 m: Clicker: Review question • 30 m: Lecture • 2 m: Clicker (group think) • 30 m: Lecture • 2 m: Clicker • 10 m: Wind up Cases, clickers, group work, mini lectures • 10 m: Mini-lecture • 10 m: Case • 20 m: Group work • 10 m: Report • 2 m: Clicker • 15 m: Final Discussion
Research Design: pt A Less Structured More Structured 2-4 clicker questions, some in class group work, lecture • 2 m: Clicker: Review question • 30 m: Lecture • 2 m: Clicker (group think) • 30 m: Lecture • 2 m: Clicker • 10 m: Wind up Cases, clickers, group work, mini lectures • 10 m: Mini-lecture • 10 m: Case • 20 m: Group work • 10 m: Report • 2 m: Clicker • 15 m: Final Discussion
Research Design, pt B Implementation of Strategies * All exams are the same or isomorphic for each module
Data Collection • Entering demographics • Exam performance • Bloom exam: performance and Bloom’s level • Focus groups