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An understanding of basic science is central to student success at the university level, even for students who will never work in scientific fields. Our investigation into students’ understanding of DNA is part of a larger investigation into studen...

By Megan Nieberding, Sanlyn Buxner, Lisa Elfring, and Christopher Impey

Postsecondary Biology Life Science Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Starting at the Beginning

This study examines what prior knowledge and misconceptions about evolutionary theory students bring with them into an introductory biological anthropology course. One hundred and fifty-three students completed short, anonymous surveys about evolutio...

By Kathryn King

Assessment Evolution Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Peer-Led Team Learning as Educational Tool for First-Year Biology Students

This article reports the findings of the Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) model intervention study in an introductory biology course at a Puerto Rican private university. PLTL introduces to the traditional class format an additional workshop session in ...

By Lillian Arvelo-Márquez, Ana T. Méndez-Merced, José Monterrubio-Álvarez, Karlo Malavé-Llamas, Lilliam Lizardi-O’Neill, Ezequiel De J. Bayuelo-Flórez, and José Soto-Sonera

Postsecondary Biology New Science Teachers Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Symbols in Physics

Symbols are a cornerstone of the written language of physics and mathematics but inconsistencies in their use pose a challenge to students. This article reports on interviews held with first-year undergraduate physics students, focused on their early...

By Meredith Begg and Robyn Pierce

Postsecondary Literacy Physics Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

The Undergraduate Teacher-Scholar Program

Peer learning programs have been developed to support many introductory science courses by providing additional instruction and engagement. These programs are beneficial to both learners and instructors, providing content learning and confidence and ...

By Sara M. Bourne, Sean Limfat, Sneha Dilip, Seoyoung Han, MaryAnn T. Robak, Peter Marsden, and Anne M. Baranger

Postsecondary Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

A Case for Creative Coding

By Justin Spencer and Eileen King

Informal Education Computer Science Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

STEM Outreach: Traditional vs. Virtual Summer Programming

By Francesca M. Mellieon-Williams, Nastassia N. Jones, and Ingrid Cruz

Informal Education Crosscutting Concepts STEM Teaching Strategies Technology