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Analytical writing enhances retention of science learning and is integral to student-centered classrooms. Despite this, scientific writing in undergraduate programs is often presented as a series of sentence-level conventions of grammar, syntax, and ...
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A special topics course combining two relevant and contemporary themes (forensic DNA analysis and illicit drug detection) was developed to stimulate student enthusiasm and enhance understanding of forensic science. Building on the interest of popular...
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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 students’ self-perception....
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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’s STEM Outreach Initiative, funded by a Shell Oil Company Foundation grant to raise interest in ST...
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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 students’ misconceptions in learning various chemistry concepts. A sample of 79 preservice teacher...
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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 the creative process in science, as science is seldom mentioned in discussions about creativity. They...
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This study measures the effects of increased faculty–student engagement on student learning, success rates, and perceptions in a Physical Oceanography course. The study separately implemented two teaching methods that had been shown to be successfu...
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The authors examined college students’ perceptions about their middle school and high school preparation for college science courses as well as what led them to study or not study science in college. Analysis of a survey using mixed methods reveal...
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In a large-enrollment, introductory biochemistry course for nonmajors, the authors provide students with formative feedback through practice questions in PDF format. Recently, they investigated possible benefits of providing the practice questions vi...