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Critical Thinking Exercises for Introductory Biology Courses.

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Tyser, Robin W.; Cerbin, William J. – BioScience, 1991

Described is an undergraduate biology course which uses exercises for teaching critical thinking. A line-of-reasoning model is presented. Evidence for the effectiveness of this approach is presented. (CW)

Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Course Descriptions, Critical Thinking

Increasing Academic Performance in an Introductory Biology Course.

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Hufford, Terry L. – BioScience, 1991

Described are modifications made in a traditional introductory biology course and the resulting improvement in student achievement and attitude. The use of cooperative learning groups is stressed. (CW)

Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Cooperative Learning, Course Descriptions