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Research and Teaching: Who Does Extra-Credit Work in Introductory Science Courses?

On the first day of classes, 81% of students in an introductory biology course claimed that they would submit extra-credit work if given the opportuni...

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A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Invasive Plant Universe

Invade the science curriculum with Alien Invaders, a comprehensive activity that investigates invasive plant species and their ecological roles. Study...

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Editor's Roundtable: Inroads to issues and tools for teachers

Scientific literacy is the overriding goal of both AAAS Project 2061 and the National Science Education Standards (NSES). Both project 2061 and the St...

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Manna from Heaven or "Clickers" from Hell: Experiences with an Electronic Response System

Instructors used an electronic response system to enhance student-centered learning in large and small college biology classes. The system worked well...

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Designing Teaching Facilities: Pedagogy as the Driving Force

Pedagogy, the art and science of teaching, should be the driving force behind the design of any teaching facility. What is taught and how it is taught...

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Editorial: Coming Soon -- Isn't Your Science Just a Theory?

Many of our fellow citizens believe that creationist claims deserve equal time with evolution in biology class. "After all, isn't evolution just a th...