Provides insights for college-level teachers beginning their tasks of directing student research. (PR)

Discusses a study where the Myers Briggs Type Indicator was given to 146 students in a general biology course at a large state university. Results indicate that the introverts were the highest achievers and the perceiving types were the lowest achievers. (PR)

Examines the following five teaching techniques that have strong motivational value: (1) study groups, (2) group projects, (3) sharing information, (4) computer-assisted instruction, and (5) field trips. (PR)

Presents and defends the thesis that either teaching or research alone is not of much value without its counterpart. The argument is not that of teaching versus research but rather how to strengthen the link between teaching and research in higher education. (PR)

Discusses dimensions of a learning style model and proposes instructional methods that should reach students who span the spectrum of learning styles. (PR)

Describes shifting the teaching focus from a class of students to the individual student. (PR)

Provides reasons for pursuing interdisciplinary study, reviews past interdisciplinary efforts, presents in detail a course model, and summarizes student and faculty reaction. (PR)

Argues that reform efforts should not be directed to redefining the content of nonmajors' course to make it more "interesting " to students. Although courses should be interesting, the focus should be on scientific literacy. Focus should be placed on four or five key concepts, and the dichotomy between majors and nonmajors at the introductory…

Describes the set up, organization, structure, and evaluation of an interdisciplinary course on science, technology, and needs of society. (PR)

Describes the use of a weekly blackboard session as a way to improve instruction in an organic chemistry lecture. The instructor writes problems on the board and either alone or in groups, students write the answers on the board. Later, they explain their solutions to the class. (PR)

Describes the use of "contracting" as a method to remind students of the importance of independent investigations. The contract is an agreement for learning between the student and professor. (PR)

Discusses research into problem-solving skills that have caused the theoretical methods of teaching and learning problem solving to evolve rapidly. Presents issues and questions that still need to be explored. (PR)

Describes a mentoring program conducted by the Association for Women in Science. The purpose of the project is to counteract the many factors that discourage students and decrease their retention in science. (PR)

Examines several variables that may interact to affect the success of writing in science courses and provides some student views on these assignments. (PR)

Presents a program at a two-year college designed to meet the needs of its students by improving student preparedness and furthering student achievement. (PR)