Infusing an introductory biology lecture with critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and career awareness activities
Conference Tracks
Teaching Practices (Poster Only) – Analysis, synthesis, reflection, and discussion
Abstract
Critical thinking (CT) and quantitative reasoning (QR) are important skills and align with National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) competencies for biology undergraduate students and are fundamental career readiness competencies. While many publications focus on CT and QR, there exists a limited amount of knowledge on implementing these skills in introductory biology courses, without sacrificing lecture time. In this study, we will show how we infused introductory biology lecture with career readiness skills and CT modules. We will share preliminary findings from CT modules and student surveys that assess QR, STEM confidence/identity and career awareness.
Session Format
Student Voices in SoTL Poster
Location
Harborside Ballroom East
Recommended Citation
Angra, Aakanksha PhD and Ryan, Gabriella, "Infusing an introductory biology lecture with critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and career awareness activities" (2020). SoTL Commons Conference. 96.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sotlcommons/SoTL/2020/96
Infusing an introductory biology lecture with critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and career awareness activities
Harborside Ballroom East
Critical thinking (CT) and quantitative reasoning (QR) are important skills and align with National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) competencies for biology undergraduate students and are fundamental career readiness competencies. While many publications focus on CT and QR, there exists a limited amount of knowledge on implementing these skills in introductory biology courses, without sacrificing lecture time. In this study, we will show how we infused introductory biology lecture with career readiness skills and CT modules. We will share preliminary findings from CT modules and student surveys that assess QR, STEM confidence/identity and career awareness.
