All Journal of College Science Teaching resources

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Point of View: In Defense of the Lecture, Revisited

This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This month’s issue discusses the value of traditional lecturing....

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Two-Year Community: Increasing Science Knowledge Among High-Risk Student Populations Through a Community College Honors/Service-Learning Program

State and national data suggest a strong correlation between student performance in STEM subjects and student socioeconomic status, race, and ethnicity. Queensborough Community College is situated in one of the most ethnically diverse areas in the co...

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Case Study: Teaching Nature of Science Through Scientific Models: The Geocentric vs. Heliocentric Cosmology

This column provides original articles on innovations in case study teaching, assessment of the method, as well as case studies with teaching notes. In the nonmajor science classroom, case studies—when used as learning tools—should help students ...

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Feet Wet, Hands Dirty: Engaging Students in Science Teaching and Learning With Stream Investigations

Stream investigation and restoration projects offer unique experiential opportunities to engage students in outdoor learning experiences that are relevant to the communities in which they live. These experiences promote an understanding of watershed...