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Purington, Stephanie; Nieswandt, Martina – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2022
The Integrated Concentration in Science (iCons) 4-year program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst was designed to promote interdisciplinary STEM collaboration in the solution of real-world problems and encourage student independence and interdependence through a student-centered teaching approach that structures all projects as group…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Student Centered Learning, Teaching Methods, Science Programs
Bush, Eliot C.; Adolph, Stephen C.; Donaldson-Matasci, Matina C.; Hur, Jae; Schulz, Danae – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2021
This paper describes an introductory biology course for undergraduates that heavily incorporates quantitative problem solving in activities and homework assignments. The course is broken up into a series of units, each organized around a motivating biological question or theme. Homework assignments address the theme or question, and typically…
Descriptors: Biology, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Problem Solving
Wallace, Colin S.; Prather, Edward E.; Milsom, John A.; Johns, Ken; Manne, Srin – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2021
In this paper we put forth a model for physics course reform that uniquely uses proven, research-based active-learning strategies to help students improve their physics knowledge and problem-solving skills. In this study, we compared the exam performance of students in two sections of the same introductory physics course. One section (the…
Descriptors: Novices, College Faculty, Experienced Teachers, Active Learning
McCance, Katherine; Weston, Timothy; Niemeyer, Emily – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2020
In this article, the authors describe how classroom observations were used to characterize differences in instructional practices among undergraduate science courses. Student and faculty behaviors and dialogues were quantified using the Teaching Dimensions Observation Protocol (TDOP) in introductory science courses across multiple disciplines…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Active Learning, Introductory Courses, College Science
McDonnell, Lisa; Mullally, Martha – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2016
An essential component skill of monitoring and reflection during problem solving is work checking, a process used by experts while solving problems to determine if their solution is achieving the goal. The results of work checking may reveal errors or inconsistencies, indicating a need for iteration. Using think-aloud interviews, the authors…
Descriptors: College Science, Protocol Analysis, Undergraduate Students, Genetics
Lazarova, Krassi – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2015
Studying physics for nonphysics majors at college level is usually a process of learning new problem-solving skills and sometimes seems a frustrating experience. In an attempt to provide students with more learning resources, online homework was required to supplement the instruction. This study reveals the role of the online homework assignments…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Homework, Introductory Courses, Physics
Coleman, Jill S. M.; Mitchell, Melissa – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2014
This article describes the implementation of high-altitude balloon (HAB) research into a variety of undergraduate atmospheric science classes as a means of increasing active student engagement in real-world, problem-solving events. Because high-altitude balloons are capable of reaching heights of 80,000-100,000 ft (24-30 km), they provide a…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Undergraduate Students, Program Implementation, Problem Based Learning
Barreto, Jose; Reilly, John; Brown, David; Frost. Laura; Coticone, Sulekha Rao; Dubetz, Terry Ann; Beharry, Zanna; Davis-McGibony, C. Michele; Ramoutar, Ria; Rudd, Gillian – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2014
New technological developments have minimized training, hardware expense, and distribution problems for the production and use of instructional videos, and any science instructor can now make instructional videos for their classes. We created short "Khan style" videos for the topic of buffers in biochemistry and assigned them as…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Biochemistry
Collins, Eva-Maria S.; Calhoun, Tessa R. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2014
This article presents the combination of three enhanced educational approaches for training future scientists. These methods incorporate skills generally not introduced in the freshman year: student-led blackboard introductions; the writing of scientific papers; and the design, execution, and presentation of an independent lab module. We tested…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, College Science, College Freshmen, Lecture Method
Gazdik, Michaela – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2014
Cellular respiration, the central component of cellular metabolism, can be a difficult concept for many students to fully understand. In this interrupted, problem-based case study, students explore the purpose of cellular respiration as they play the role of medical examiner, analyzing autopsy evidence to determine the mysterious cause of death…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Problem Based Learning, Case Studies, Death
Popejoy, Kate; Asala, Kathryn S. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2013
High failure rates in introductory large lecture chemistry courses for STEM majors have been of concern for years. Through our weekly Team Approach to Successful Learning (TASL) workshops, students learn and apply problem-solving strategies, coached by specially trained peer learning coaches (LCs). These coaches concurrently enroll in Chemistry…
Descriptors: Teamwork, STEM Education, Chemistry, Science Instruction
Singh, Chandralekha; Haileselassie, Daniel – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2010
Science teaching and learning can be made both engaging and student-centered using pedagogical, computer-based learning tools. We have developed self-paced interactive problem-solving tutorials for introductory physics. These tutorials can provide guidance and support for a variety of problem-solving techniques, as well as opportunities for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Physics, Problem Solving, Science Instruction
Assessment of the Impact of Case Studies on Student Learning Gains in an Introductory Biology Course
Chaplin, Susan – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2009
Student performance in lecture-based versus case study-based instruction was compared in this study. Case-based teaching that emphasized problem solving and discussion significantly improved student performance on exams throughout the semester and enhanced students' abilities to correctly answer application- and analysis-type questions. (Contains…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Biology, Educational Change, Case Method (Teaching Technique)
Enabling a Culture of Change: A Life Science Faculty Learning Community Promotes Scientific Teaching
Sirum, Karen L.; Madigan, Dan; Kilionsky, Daniel J. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2009
Significant challenges to education transformation in lecture-oriented science departments include initiating and supporting a dialogue about teaching and learning among faculty whose priorities are primarily research. The authors established a faculty learning community through which participants made significant changes to how they think about…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Science Departments, Faculty Development, Curriculum Development
Wisehart, Gary; Mandell, Mark – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2008
A methodology is described that teaches science process by combining informal logic and a heuristic for rating factual reliability. This system facilitates student hypothesis formation, testing, and evaluation of results. After problem solving with this scheme, students are asked to examine and evaluate arguments for the underlying principles of…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Biology, Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills