All Journal of College Science Teaching resources

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Writing Toward a Scientific Identity: Shifting From Prescriptive to Reflective Writing in Undergraduate Biology

Analytical writing enhances retention of science learning and is integral to student-centered classrooms. Despite this, scientific writing in undergra...

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DNA, Drugs, and Detectives: An Interdisciplinary Special Topics Course for Undergraduate Students in Forensic Science

A special topics course combining two relevant and contemporary themes (forensic DNA analysis and illicit drug detection) was developed to stimulate s...

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The Role of Gender in Grade Perception in Chemistry Courses

Interest in the gender gap in the physical sciences has been ongoing for a number of years. This study aimed to explore differences in gender based on...

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A Science Fair Partnership: An Active Learning Experience for Teacher Candidates

STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education is a national instructional priority. As part of Southeastern Louisiana University�...

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Enhancing Preservice Teachers' Understanding of Students' Misconceptions in Learning Chemistry

Preservice teachers enrolled in a modified introductory chemistry course used an instructional rubric to improve and evaluate their understanding of s...

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Using Project- and Theme-Based Learning to Encourage Creativity in Science

In this article, the authors describe a project that was developed for an introductory-level physics course. The aim of the project was to encourage t...

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Research and Teaching: Implementation of Interactive Engagement Teaching Methods in a Physical Oceanography Course

This study measures the effects of increased faculty–student engagement on student learning, success rates, and perceptions in a Physical Oceanograp...

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Research and Teaching: Students' Perceptions of Factors Influencing Their Desire to Major or Not Major in Science

The authors examined college students’ perceptions about their middle school and high school preparation for college science courses as well as what...

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Research and Teaching: Exploring the Use of an Online Quiz Game to Provide Formative Feedback in a Large-Enrollment, Introductory Biochemistry Course

In a large-enrollment, introductory biochemistry course for nonmajors, the authors provide students with formative feedback through practice questions...