Please note that for purposes of this research, the term "lecture" is used in a limited sense. According to the researchers: "Following [Donald A. Bligh, author of What's the Use of Lectures?], we ...

Focusing the responsibility for learning on students can be more effective than traditional lectures in improving student achievement in STEM courses, especially for underrepresented minority students ...

Lecturing remains the most common method for teaching undergraduates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, known as the STEM disciplines. Although other forms of instruction have made ...

Students are making their voices heard in science lectures — around the country and at Yale. Over the past four years, the University has facilitated annual faculty training and discussions on campus ...

The STEM Scholars lectures are designed for the general public. These lectures bring together area K-12 and community college students, faculty, and administrators; local business and industry leaders ...

As first years flock to campus to embark on their bright college years, students will have a new tool at their disposal as they navigate college classes and academic planning. Sandy Chang, associate ...

On my first day of organic chemistry class, my professor told us to look to the person on our left, then our right and expect one of the three of us to drop or fail the class. Though harsh, my ...

Introductory STEM courses are more likely to deter minority students from completing a STEM degree than their white classmates. Courses designed to help students decide if a STEM degree is for them ...

The essential course components, which are the learning outcomes, the assessment, and the learning activities, should be all in alignment. This means that all course activities (including readings, ...

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