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Wyatt, H. V. – Journal of Biological Education, 1975
Suggests a schedule for focusing on different aspects of communication during each of the biology student's undergraduate years. (LS)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Communication (Thought Transfer), Higher Education
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Wyatt, H. V. – Journal of Biological Education, 1974
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biology, College Science, Higher Education
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Wyatt, H. V.; Wright, K. A. – Journal of Biological Education, 1974
Eleven practical microbiology books intended or recommended for schools have been evaluated for safety. A number of the texts are unsatisfactory and suggest techniques and, or organisms which are potentially dangerous. (Author)
Descriptors: Culturing Techniques, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Safety, Microbiology
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Wyatt, H. V. – Journal of Biological Education, 1975
Describes an introductory course for college students which consists of a series of questions related to a report on bacterial contamination of glucose drip bottles. The students discuss and conduct their own experiments. Summarizes student and staff response to this course. (Author/EB)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, College Science, Course Descriptions
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Wyatt, H. V. – Journal of Biological Education, 1977
The technique of listing behavioral objectives for a teaching syllabus is briefly described. A list of 38 objectives is given for a previously described practical microbiology course and student reaction to them is discussed. Clearly written objectives are considered a powerful tool for the teacher, benefitting both teacher and student. (Author/MA)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavioral Objectives, Biology, Course Objectives
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Wyatt, H. V. – Journal of Biological Education, 1986
Offers selections from papers which illustrate accidents, epidemics, and bad practices which could be used as background material for lessons on laboratory safety. Advocates the need for instruction on pathogenicity and infectivity. (ML)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Laboratory Safety, Pathology
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Wyatt, H. V. – Journal of Biological Education, 1984
Suggests that microbiology activities/experiments are suitable for teaching skills in designing experiments, manipulating tables/graphs, and the rewriting of work. Shows how students design an experiment using a table and how another experiment provides material for a group discussion on writing and rewriting. (DH)
Descriptors: College Science, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Group Discussion, Higher Education
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Wyatt, H. V. – Journal of Biological Education, 1976
The meaning of words used in biology is discussed and a number of pitfalls for students are listed. The use of the words nucleus, transformation, toxin and sex in a number of textbooks is examined. (Author/EB)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Definitions, Instruction, Science Education
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Wyatt, H. V. – Journal of Biological Education, 1973
Discusses the role of examinations in teaching biology. Comments on the aims of examinations, essay questions, scientific writing, testing for comprehension of practical problems, problems and judgments, statistical skills, practical examinations, and the general problems of examining. (JR)
Descriptors: Biology, Educational Testing, Evaluation, Evaluation Methods
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Wyatt, H. V. – Journal of Biological Education, 1972
Analyzes student responses to an examination question requiring an understanding of the principles of genetic coding and suggests reasons for the misconceptions revealed. (AL)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, College Science, Comprehension, Evaluation