Save class time with a more efficient review strategy: two-stage review activity
Review can be a necessary part of almost any course. We expect (hope) students will bring some prior knowledge into our courses, but there are no guarantees. We all forget things, and it can be even harder to trigger prior knowledge in a new context. So, we often use class time to review required material. […]
Why use active learning in your class?
Many educational institutions are working towards incorporating more active learning and less traditional, lecture-based teaching methods in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) classrooms. Some may wonder “is active learning really better than lecturing?” Yes! Research in science education clearly indicates that active learning is better. Continue reading to find out more. Traditional Lecturing (left, image […]
Helping students reflect on their midterm performance, not just their grade
Can peer discussion and self-reflection turn a midterm exam into a learning experience for undergraduate biology students? Instructors of a second-year genetics course in the UBC Biology Program recently tried a new activity designed to help students reflect on their midterm performance. In the days immediately following the midterm, students first rewrote the midterm in […]
Introducing the new LS-CWSEI blog
Sharing the progress, reflections and teaching resources of the Life Sciences-Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative at UBC Biology Welcome to our new blog and website! We are the Science Teaching and Learning Fellows (STLFs) of the LS-CWSEI; in addition to acronyms, we love working with UBC Biology faculty to develop and apply evidence-based best […]