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ERIC Number: EJ752539
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 4
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 8
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0047-231X
Merging Science and Society: An Issues-Based Approach to Nonmajors Biology
Stover, Shawn; Mabry, Michelle
Journal of College Science Teaching, v34 n4 p40-43 Jan-Feb 2005
The effectiveness of an issues-based approach to nonmajors biology was investigated. The integration of online critical-thinking exercises and in-class discussions of science-related issues did not improve exam scores. However, students did indicate that the discussions enhanced their appreciation of science and stimulated them to think more critically. (Contains 5 figures.)
Descriptors: Science and Society, Nonmajors, Biology, Critical Thinking, Science Education, Higher Education, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Computer Assisted Instruction, Discussion, Student Attitudes, College Students
National Science Teachers Association. 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3000. Tel: 800-722-6782; Fax: 703-243-3924; e-mail: membership@nsta.org; Web site: http://www.nsta.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
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