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ERIC Number: EJ628581
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0047-231X
Analyzing and Communicating Scientific Information: A Towson Transition Course to Hone Students' Scientific Skills.
Mangurian, Luz; Feldman, Susannah; Clements, James; Boucher, Laurence
Journal of College Science Teaching, v30 n7 p440-45 May 2001
Introduces the Towson Transition Course (TTC) which focuses on preparing students to be scientifically literate and describes the components of the course. Focuses on problem solving, gathering traditional and electronic information, using the case study teaching method, ethical scientific behavior, and evaluation. (Contains 33 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Computers, Critical Thinking, Ethics, Evaluation, Higher Education, Information Technology, Inquiry, Problem Solving, Science Education, Scientific Literacy, Teaching Methods, Writing (Composition)
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Scientific Thinking