A Theme-Based Approach to Teaching Nonmajors Biology

This article describes the curriculum for a highly student-centered human biology course constructed around a series of themes that enables the integration of the same basic paradigms found in a traditional survey lecture course without sacrificing essential content. The theme-based model enhances s...

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Published inJournal of college science teaching Vol. 35; no. 1; p. 47
Main Authors Chaplin, Susan B, Manske, Jill M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Taylor & Francis Ltd 01.09.2005
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Biology
College students
Curricula
Problem solving
Teaching methods
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Summary:This article describes the curriculum for a highly student-centered human biology course constructed around a series of themes that enables the integration of the same basic paradigms found in a traditional survey lecture course without sacrificing essential content. The theme-based model enhances student interest, ability to integrate knowledge, and independent problem-solving abilities. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0047-231X
1943-4898