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Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education

Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education. Judith A. Verbeke, Acting Division Director Division of Biological Infrastructure Biological Sciences Directorate National Science Foundation February 19, 2011 – AAAS Report Launch . Goals and Strategies for Change. Coursework.

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Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education

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  1. Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education Judith A. Verbeke, Acting Division Director Division of Biological Infrastructure Biological Sciences Directorate National Science Foundation February 19, 2011 – AAAS Report Launch

  2. Goals and Strategies for Change Coursework Goals for Students Beyond Coursework Institutional Change

  3. Transforming Undergraduate Biology Education • What is the BIO/NSF goal? • What is the BIO/NSF role? • What outcomes do we want? • Increase scientific/biological literacy • Support teaching that aligns with what we know about how students learn • What are appropriate metrics? • Students show gains in scientific literacy • Students show increased interest in exploring careers in science • Students show an increased interest in teaching science • Non-majors show an increased interest in other STEM learning opportunities • Continue ongoing partnership with DUE/EHR

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