Combining Peer Discussion with Instructor Explanation Increases Student Learning from In-Class Concept Questions

• Published in: CBE life sciences education Vol. 10; no. 1; pp. 55 - 63
• Main Authors: Smith, M. K, Wood, W. B, Krauter, K, Knight, J. K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States American Society for Cell Biology 01.03.2011
• Subjects: Biology; College Science; Colorado; Curriculum; Demography; Discussion (Teaching Technique); Educational Measurement; Female; Genetics; Genetics - education; Handheld Devices; Humans; Instructional Effectiveness; Learning; Majors (Students); Male; Nonmajors; Peer Group; Questioning Techniques; Science Instruction; Scientific Concepts; Students; Teaching - methods; Technology Uses in Education; Undergraduate Students; Colorado

Use of in-class concept questions with clickers can transform an instructor-centered "transmissionist" environment to a more learner-centered constructivist classroom. To compare the effectiveness of three different approaches using clickers, pairs of similar questions were used to monitor...