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Birkett, M.; Neff, L.; Pieper, S. – Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 2012
Portfolios are used for many purposes; however, data describing their utility in promoting student engagement and learning in large undergraduate survey courses have not been reported. A large survey course presents a number of teaching and learning challenges that portfolios help to address, such as the ability of the teacher to maintain student…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, Portfolios (Background Materials), Introductory Courses, Large Group Instruction
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Hazlett, Mildred E. – Science Teacher, 1976
Described is a course on animal behavior offered for high school students grade 10-12. The course has a biology prerequisite and includes units on behavior patterns, communication, courtship patterns, territories, and social groups. (SL)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animal Husbandry, Animals, Biology
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Gurley-Fellars, Laine – American Biology Teacher, 1980
Described is a high school biology course that focuses on animal behavior in laboratory and field. A list of the topics covered in the course is provided. (SA)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, Course Content, Course Descriptions
Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis. – 1982
As an effort to supplement the science which is taught in schools, this document describes the development and implementation of five out-of-school short courses for middle school children and their parents. The courses meet on Saturdays for five weeks and are intended to be taught at informal science learning sites such as zoos, science museums,…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Astronomy, Conservation Education, Course Content