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Direct linkZinn, Anne T.; Foreman, Melissa D.; Masso, Lauren Griffin; Ouimette, David T.; Zinn, Steven A. – Natural Sciences Education, 2015
The University of Connecticut (UConn) is a public Carnegie Foundation Research institution with 14 schools and colleges that enrolls more than 18,000 undergraduate students at the main campus in Storrs, CT. Beginning in 1999, First-Year Experience (FYE) seminars were offered to entering freshman students. Since that time, the size of the program…
Descriptors: Animal Husbandry, Communities of Practice, First Year Seminars, Cohort Analysis
Sandall, Leah; Mamo, Martha; Speth, Carol; Lee, Don; Kettler, Timothy – Natural Sciences Education, 2014
A research study investigated student perception of the use of metacognitive activities in the classroom. The courses were large enrollment (n greater than 100) introductory Plant and Soil Sciences courses taught in the fall semester. The courses implemented activities such as concept sketches or conceptual modeling to help students develop their…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Metacognition, Introductory Courses, College Science
Greenway, Gina A.; Makus, Larry D. – Natural Sciences Education, 2014
Online course offerings have been growing at a rapid pace in post-secondary education. An ordered probit model is estimated to analyze the effects of online vs. face-to-face course format in achieving specific letter grades. An upper-division agricultural economics course taught over 9 years using both formats is used for the analysis. For a…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Economics Education, Online Courses, Conventional Instruction
Evert, Amanda; Blackwell, Cindy; Tilley, Daniel; Weckler, Paul; Holcomb, Rodney – Natural Sciences Education, 2013
Because innovation is essential to the future of our society and because there is a need to prepare college students to succeed in business organizations, it has become increasingly important to investigate the factors that enhance or discourage creativity and innovation. College professors have a vital role in introducing students to the…
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Motivation, Student Attitudes, Land Grant Universities
