Using Superstitions & Sayings To Teach Experimental Design in Beginning and Advanced Biology Classes.

Hoefnagels, Marielle H.; Rippel, Scott A.

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ERIC Number: EJ673697

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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Using Superstitions & Sayings To Teach Experimental Design in Beginning and Advanced Biology Classes.

Hoefnagels, Marielle H.; Rippel, Scott A.

American Biology Teacher, v65 n4 p263-68 Apr 2003

Presents a collaborative learning exercise intended to teach the unfamiliar terminology of experimental design both in biology classes and biochemistry laboratories. The exercise promotes discussion and debate, develops communication skills, and emphasizes peer review. The effectiveness of the exercise is supported by student surveys. (SOE)

Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biology, Higher Education, Laboratory Experiments, Misconceptions, Mythology, Peer Evaluation, Scientific Methodology, Student Motivation, Student Surveys, Teaching Methods, Team Teaching

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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