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Mertens, Thomas R.; Polk, Nannett C. – American Biology Teacher, 1980
Reports a review of 13 genetics textbooks published from 1975 to 1979. Six tables present summaries of the significant data about the books, specific topics covered in the texts, and the number of pages devoted to each of 15 general topics in each textbook evaluated. (CS)
Descriptors: College Science, Genetics, Higher Education, Science Education
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Moore, Randy, Ed. – American Biology Teacher, 1990
Presented is a brief review of the literature concerned with student evaluation of teaching. The interpretation of the results of these evaluations as well as suggestions for designing a useful instrument are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Assessment, Faculty Evaluation, Higher Education
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Seager, Robert D. – American Biology Teacher, 1990
Presented is a discussion of recent evidence on the evolution of human forms on earth gathered and evaluated using mitochondrial DNA techniques. Theories regarding the possibility that a common female ancestor existed in Africa about 200,000 years ago are discussed. A list of teaching aids is provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Archaeology, Biology, College Science, DNA
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Fedak, John; And Others – American Biology Teacher, 1990
The improvement in student attitudes as the result of the use of videomicroscopy in the science classroom at the elementary, secondary, and college levels is discussed. The results of published research studies are reviewed. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
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Gottfried, Sandra; And Others – American Biology Teacher, 1993
Presents reviews of literature for the following areas: perceptions and attitudes; curriculum and instruction; women and minorities; and the physical environment, educational technologies and support services. (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Educational Technology, Females