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Tools for Teaching General Biology I

Explore the diverse methods in teaching biology at Florida Gulf Coast University through metaphors, Jeopardy games, and poster presentations. Engage students in interactive learning experiences to enhance their understanding of complex biological concepts.

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Tools for Teaching General Biology I

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  1. 2000 Tools for Teaching General Biology I Metaphors, Jeopardy & Poster Presentations Nora Egan Demers Florida Gulf Coast University

  2. 2000 FGCU- 10th in Florida SUS • Opened fall, 1997 • 2nd President began fall 1999 • Provost arrived July, 2000 • A&S College Dean search now underway

  3. 2000

  4. Student profile- demographics 2000 Average age1997: 331999: 282000: 29 • Female/Male ratio • 1997: 1943:834 (2.33 to 1) • 1999: 2111:1049 (2.01 to 1) • 2000: 2375:1283 (1.85:1) • FTIC • 1997: 175 (entire year) • 1999: 302 (fall) • 2000: 465 (fall)

  5. 2000 Student profile Age 17-25: 1999: 1591 2000: 1888 26-50: 1999: 1706 2000: 1650 over 50: 1999: 58 2000: 163 Freshmen average (High school) GPA : 3.34 (1999 and 2000) SAT: 1030 (1999) 1026 (2000) ACT: 21 (1999 and 2000)

  6. Lecture/lab classrooms 2000

  7. 2000 Multi-Dimensional Metaphorical Analysis • Work in groups to present topics of General Biology I (Cell and Molecular Biology) • Students present BEFORE we discuss topics in class (change from initial attempts) • Most recall the topic they presented better than other content of class • Students seem to be more concerned of peer impressions than instructors

  8. 2000 Metaphor Topics Biological membranes- red rover, models Central Dogma- models Thermodynamics- fuel for car metaphor, plays Glycolysis Electron transport chain Photosynthesis Cell Cycle- Mitosis Meiosis- dance

  9. Metaphorical analyses 2000

  10. Meiosis Metaphors 2000

  11. Web Board for Jeopardy 2000

  12. 2000 Jeopardy • Students Provide Answers and Questions • Single Jeopardy Basic concepts • Functional groups • Macromolecules • Organelles

  13. Double Jeopardy Mitosis Meiosis Energy Membrane Physiology Krebs Cycle Electron transport Photosynthesis Provides experience devising test questions Lets students learn from each other- Must post a unique reply so encourages prompt attention to assignment 2000 Jeopardy

  14. 2000 Jeopardy Review for Final • Three Groups each with separate noise maker • Rotate each member with each question • Groups can confer if individuals are unable to reply correctly

  15. 2000 Poster Presentations • Semester long project • Students select any topic in biology • Must provide molecular and cellular aspect • Several intermediate deadlines: • Title, resource list • Annotated bibliography • Draft • Final product • Peer evaluation required

  16. 2000 Poster sessions encourage peer interactions • Students get to research a topic of THEIR choosing • They learn to find and use a variety of resources • They experience the process of science

  17. Simulate Science meetings 2000

  18. 2000 Conclusions • Value of self evaluation- seems to provide them with a more accurate way to evaluate teaching & learning • It seems to improve the grasp of the content, and the process of learning • Aids us all to help see the forest for the trees • Discourages mindlessness (Langer)

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