Discusses various ways in which instructors can enrich an introductory college science course. Includes sections on special events and special topic courses. (Author/MM)

Summarizes some of the approaches to help personalize instruction and create a motivational learning environment in introductory biology courses. Suggestions for motivation include making the content meaningful, making yourself available, demonstrating that you care about students, creating student-oriented course features, and generating…

Highlights some ways that instructors of large lecture classes can effectively deal with such issues as inappropriate talking; tardiness; leaving early; sleeping, eating, or drinking during class; listening to music; or simply being discourteous. (SAH)

If there are knowledgeable, well-prepared, creative, reflective, caring, and dedicated teachers in the classroom, students will learn. Shares some guidelines derived from 40 years of teaching to help instructors teaching K-16 science. (ASK)

Provides helpful guidelines for creating exams and grading. Three main questions are addressed: (1) If it is known what content is important, then why not tell the students?; (2) Should students compete against each other or compete against course content?; and (3) What is the best way to handle cheating? (SAH)

Points out the lack of standards and benchmarks guides for college science teaching. Questions whether it is necessary to attempt to establish national science standards for college science teaching and considers professional development, motivation, and teaching strategies. Recommends teacher preparation experience for college science faculty.…

Outlines some specific approaches and ideas that will add a new dimension to an introductory college biology course rendering it more motivational, personalized, and meaningful to the students. (GA)

Surveyed college teachers about teaching modes, use of instructional aids, conditions relevant to teaching, changes that could optimize teaching, and ways professional organizations can help. Selected results (based on 873 forms returned out of 2,050 mailed-response rate of 43 percent) are presented and discussed. (JN)