BERG

Project Description

Traditional introductory biology classes tend to rely on large lectures, extended textbook readings, and laboratories, with little opportunity for the introduction of powerful active-learning environments, such as small-group lessons or complex problem-solving.  In this project, we developed active-engagement materials for introductory course in organismal biology. These pedagogical reforms accompany the curricular reforms that organize organismal biology in a principles-based framework. 

Organismal Biology: course materials

     Curriculum development 

• Teaching and learning objectives
• Fundamental principles of organismal biology
• Sample syllabus 
• Sample lecture slides 
• Sample exams 

     Pedagogical reforms

• Group Activity Exercises 

Papers

Presentations