Abstract
Group research experiences encourage problem-solving and critical-thinking. They foster independence by providing an experience where problem-solving is completed in a group, making a smoother transition to independent research.
In a first year Biology topic, students in small groups investigate a cutting-edge field of molecular research, propose a hypothesis and design an experiment. Research is presented via a poster and an oral presentation. The majority of the project is carried out independently in small groups with minimal teaching support. Self and peer-assessment is used to encourage reflection and evaluation of the process.
In a first year Biology topic, students in small groups investigate a cutting-edge field of molecular research, propose a hypothesis and design an experiment. Research is presented via a poster and an oral presentation. The majority of the project is carried out independently in small groups with minimal teaching support. Self and peer-assessment is used to encourage reflection and evaluation of the process.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of The Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education |
| Editors | Pauline Ross |
| Place of Publication | Sydney |
| Pages | 99 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-0-9871834-8-4 |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2019 |
| Event | Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education - University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia Duration: 2 Oct 2019 → 4 Oct 2019 |
Conference
| Conference | Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education |
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| Abbreviated title | Formerly UniServe Conference |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Sydney |
| Period | 2/10/19 → 4/10/19 |
| Other | The Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education (www.ACSME.edu.au) is for tertiary science and mathematics educators to share ideas and keep up to date. This conference encompasses biological sciences, chemistry, geosciences, health sciences, information technology, learning and cognitive sciences, mathematics and statistics, molecular and microbial sciences, physics and psychology as well as the various fields of the applied sciences. A Discipline Day is also attached to the conference. |
Keywords
- research activities
- group research
- First Year Higher Education
- Biology
- problem solving
- critical thinking
- teamwork