A Theme-Based Approach to Teaching Nonmajors Biology

A Theme-Based Approach to Teaching Nonmajors Biology

This article describes the curriculum for a highly student-centered human biology course constructed around a series of themes that enables the integration of the same basic paradigms found in a traditional survey lecture course without sacrificing essential content. The theme-based model enhances s...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of college science teaching 2005-09, Vol.35 (1), p.47
Hauptverfasser: Chaplin, Susan B, Manske, Jill M
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Biology
College students
Curricula
Problem solving
Teaching methods
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Zusammenfassung:This article describes the curriculum for a highly student-centered human biology course constructed around a series of themes that enables the integration of the same basic paradigms found in a traditional survey lecture course without sacrificing essential content. The theme-based model enhances student interest, ability to integrate knowledge, and independent problem-solving abilities. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0047-231X
1943-4898