Incorporating Active Learning Techniques into a Genetics Class

Autor/inn/en	Lee, W. Theodore; Jabot, Michael E.
Titel	Incorporating Active Learning Techniques into a Genetics Class
Quelle	In: Journal of College Science Teaching, 40 (2011) 4, S.94-100 (7 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0047-231X
Schlagwörter	Feedback (Response); Tests; Active Learning; Genetics; Teaching Methods; Experiments; Academic Achievement; Pretests Posttests; Biology; Science Instruction; Science Curriculum; Biological Sciences; Higher Education; College Students; New York + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Examination; Prüfung; Examen; Aktives Lernen; Humangenetik; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Erprobung; Schulleistung; Biologie; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Abwasserbiologie; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Collegestudent
Abstract	We revised a sophomore-level genetics class to more actively engage the students in their learning. The students worked in groups on quizzes using the Immediate Feedback Assessment Technique (IF-AT) and active-learning projects. The IF-AT quizzes allowed students to discuss key concepts in small groups and learn the correct answers in class. The students also worked in groups on active-learning exercises to predict the effects of mutations and the results of the classic Meselson-Stahl experiment on DNA replication. The results of normalized student learning gains are presented, as a pretest was administered at the start of the semester. Students showed 56.4% and 60.8% average normalized learning gains for questions on the inheritance of genes and the replication and expression of genetic information respectively. These approaches could be applied to other biology or science courses. (Contains 2 figures.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10