Learning Makes Us Webinar Series: Practical Tips for Active Learning in Majors Biology
Science education research, and reports such as Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education, indicate that true mastery of science content and skills requires a move away from memorization towards active engagement. In this 45-minute webinar, members of the Freeman, Biological Science Sixth Edition author team will share a few of their favorite teaching strategies for freshman-level Majors Biology courses that inspire students to think like scientists. The discussion will focus on ideas to teach students how to use visual models to learn and do biology as well as ideas to connect core concepts and skills to engaging, contemporary, relevant biological research
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Science education research, and reports such as Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education, indicate that true mastery of science content and skills requires a move away from memorization towards active engagement. In this 45-minute webinar, members of the Freeman, Biological Science Sixth Edition author team will share a few of their favorite teaching strategies for freshman-level Majors Biology courses that inspire students to think like scientists. The discussion will focus on ideas to teach students how to use visual models to learn and do biology as well as ideas to connect core concepts and skills to engaging, contemporary, relevant biological research.
Speakers
Dr. Kim Quillin, Salisbury University, Dr. Michael Black, California Polytechnic State University
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