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Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education. Judith A. Verbeke, Acting Division Director Division of Biological Infrastructure Biological Sciences Directorate National Science Foundation February 19, 2011 – AAAS Report Launch . Goals and Strategies for Change. Coursework.
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Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education Judith A. Verbeke, Acting Division Director Division of Biological Infrastructure Biological Sciences Directorate National Science Foundation February 19, 2011 – AAAS Report Launch
Goals and Strategies for Change Coursework Goals for Students Beyond Coursework Institutional Change
Transforming Undergraduate Biology Education • What is the BIO/NSF goal? • What is the BIO/NSF role? • What outcomes do we want? • Increase scientific/biological literacy • Support teaching that aligns with what we know about how students learn • What are appropriate metrics? • Students show gains in scientific literacy • Students show increased interest in exploring careers in science • Students show an increased interest in teaching science • Non-majors show an increased interest in other STEM learning opportunities • Continue ongoing partnership with DUE/EHR