Engaging Non-Science Majors in Biology, One Disease at a Time

Autor/inn/en	Garcia, Rebecca; Rahman, Alvina; Klein, Janette Gomos
Titel	Engaging Non-Science Majors in Biology, One Disease at a Time
Quelle	In: American Biology Teacher, 77 (2015) 3, S.178-183 (6 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0002-7685
Schlagwörter	Science Instruction; College Science; Nonmajors; Undergraduate Students; Student Interests; Learner Engagement; Relevance (Education); Scientific Principles; Constructivism (Learning); Scientific Concepts; Diseases; Prior Learning; Science Process Skills; Instructional Design; Student Surveys; Student Attitudes; Obesity; Cancer; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Diabetes; New York + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Studieninteresse; Relevance; Relevanz; Disease; Krankheit; Vorkenntnisse; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Schülerbefragung; Schülerverhalten; Adipositas; Carcinoma; Karzinom; Krebs (med); Krebserkrankung; Sexual transmitted disease; Geschlechtskrankheit
Abstract	We designed a human biology course that interests nonmajors while improving science literacy through student engagement, using a constructivist-inspired, topic-centered approach. This way of learning highlights common diseases that provide a basis to incorporate specific biological concepts. The topic-centered approach triggers interest and increases positive perceptions of learning science, and students find applicability in what they learn. In alignment with the "Vision and Change" report of AAAS, this course addresses the need to focus on connecting biology principles with real-world concerns, while incorporating students' experiences into the learning process. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01