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Teaching and Learning in First-Year Biology

Teaching and Learning in First-Year Biology. Cindy Graham, Bill Huddleston, Heather Addy. Traditional First-Year Course Sequence. Redesign Plan. Redesign Goals. Increase student engagement

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Teaching and Learning in First-Year Biology

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  1. Teaching and Learning in First-Year Biology Cindy Graham, Bill Huddleston, Heather Addy Traditional First-Year Course Sequence

  2. Redesign Plan

  3. Redesign Goals Increase student engagement Shift student activity away from memorization towards activities that promote discovery of information needed to solve problems Increase retention of information within and between courses Focus on problem-solving skills, research skills, how biologists ask & answer questions

  4. Measures of Success - Research Design • Pre- and post-tests: • Content knowledge (multiple choice and open response) • Critical thinking skills • Research skills (graphing, interpretation) • Semi-structured interviews: (10-12 students; twice/term) • Pre- and post-surveys: • Study skills (metacognitive skills) (ASSIST survey) • Motivations for university, course (part of LPQ) • Experiences/Attitudes (ETLQ survey) • High school grades (Registrar) • Demographics • Post-post content/skills test: at beginning of first semester

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