Information overload hampers biology reforms

Information overload hampers biology reforms

The biology department of Hope College readily agreed to revamp its introductory course to add more principles and remove a few facts, but the consensus dissolved when the faculty began to discuss what to leave out. A compromise was eventually reached, but the skirmish reflects the difficulties faci...

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Veröffentlicht in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 2001-08, Vol.293 (5535), p.1609-1609
1. Verfasser: Stokstad, E
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Biology
Biology - education
Colleges & universities
Curriculum
Department Heads
Education reform
Educational Change
Introductory Courses
Meetings
Organic Chemistry
Physics
Science Curriculum
Science education
Student Interests
Training Support
United States
Universities
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Zusammenfassung:The biology department of Hope College readily agreed to revamp its introductory course to add more principles and remove a few facts, but the consensus dissolved when the faculty began to discuss what to leave out. A compromise was eventually reached, but the skirmish reflects the difficulties facing biology reformers who try to improve introductory courses.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.293.5535.1609