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Trawick, Cynthia; Monroe-White, Thema; Tola, Jigsa A.; Clayton, Jamie P.; Haynes, J. K. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2020
This study explores the pathways to K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics instruction among Black/African American males in the Discovery Research Education for African American Men in STEM to Teach (DREAMS to Teach) program at Morehouse College, a Historically Black College and University located in Southwest Atlanta, Georgia.…
Descriptors: Black Colleges, African American Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Males
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Schneider, Kimberly R.; Nair, Uday; Straney, Rachel; Lancey, Patrice; Tripp, Mary – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2021
Retention and student success in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) remains a priority for institutions, and low rates of retention in STEM for underrepresented populations continues to be a concern. In this report, we compiled data from the first eight years of a STEM living-learning program focused on early engagement in…
Descriptors: STEM Education, College Freshmen, Comparative Analysis, Graduation Rate
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Rivera, Seema – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2018
Many undergraduate students will experience being taught by graduate teaching assistants (GTAs); therefore, focusing on GTA pedagogy is in the best interest of the students and university as a whole. Based on a Masters of Arts in Teaching program, a 5-week intensive summer training session for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics…
Descriptors: Summer Programs, Graduate Students, Teaching Assistants, Undergraduate Students
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Herreid, Clyde Freeman; Terry, David R.; Lemons, Paula; Armstrong, Norris; Brickman, Peggy; Ribbens, Eric – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2014
Three college faculty taught large general biology classes using case studies and personal response systems (clickers). Each instructor taught the same eight cases in two different sections, except the questions within the cases differed. In one section the questions were lower order (LO) factual inquiries, and in the other they were largely…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Learner Engagement, College Faculty, Program Descriptions
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Moll, Michael B.; Allen, Robert D. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1982
Describes instructional strategies used in a biology program to develop students' knowledge of biological concepts and skills needed to interrelate and apply the concepts. Discusses student progress in developing desired skills, (using pretest/posttest scores) examining these variables: major (major/nonmajor), sex (male/female), and high school…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, College Science, Critical Thinking