scholarly journals Understanding Differences in Underrepresented Minorities and First-Generation Student Perceptions in the Introductory Biology Classroom

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob Jantzer ◽  
Thomas Kirkman ◽  
Katherine L. Furniss
Keyword(s):  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Underrepresented Minorities ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Introductory Biology ◽  
Perceptions Of Students ◽  
White Institution ◽  
Introductory Biology Course

We used quantitative methods to better understand the perceptions of students in an introductory biology course (Biology 101) at a small, liberal arts college (SLAC) that is also a primarily white institution (PWI). In pre/post surveys, we asked students questions related to their attitudes and beliefs about their professor, classmates, and Biology 101.

Sikap dan Persepsi Siswa dan Guru SMA Kota Jambi terhadap E-Learning dalam Pembelajaran IPA

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Alwi ◽  
Muhammad Damris ◽  
Rayandra Asyhar
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Teacher Perceptions ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Perceptions Of Students ◽  
Attitudes And Perceptions ◽  
E Learning

This is a study of the attitudes and perceptions of students and teachers towards e-learning in some schools in the city of Jambi. Information in the form of knowledge attitudes and perceptions of students and teachers towards e-learning becomes an input for teachers in a lesson plan. With the approach combined methods of research sequential-explanatory model of the phase I study design using quantitative methods to answer the problem formulation, and phase II testing hypotheses using qualitative methods to establish, expand and deepen the results of quantitative research methods. The total population of 1,661 people, and 175 students are samples obtained by random and representative for purposive quantitative methods to qualitative methods, and teachers sampled 37 of the 48 people.Quantitative data collected through filling questionnaire and qualitative data by interview and observation, descriptive analysis results obtained variable values Student Attitudes (SS) = 78.3%, variables Student Perceptions (PS) = 78.4% and variable E-learning (EL) = 78.3% and each variable in both categories. For teacher sample of from descriptive analysis values variable Teacher Attitudes  (SG) = 79.4%, variable Teacher Perceptions (PG) = 79.8% and variable EL = 78.7% and each variable in both categories. Overall attitudes and perceptions of students and teachers towards e-learning in science teaching is good.

scholarly journals Does it Matter if Students Have the Same Instructor for Both Lecture and Lab Sections? An Analysis of Introductory Biology Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Michael Joseph Wise
Keyword(s):  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Relative Effectiveness ◽  
Tenure Track ◽  
Introductory Biology ◽  
Adjunct Instructors ◽  
Biology Students ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Data Gap ◽  
Introductory Biology Course ◽  
Science Departments

With the goal of increasing the immediacy of the relationship between tenure-track professors and students, science departments in liberal arts colleges may try to arrange their curriculum so that students have the same professor in both the lecture and the lab section of introductory courses. While this goal seems laudable, empirical data are currently lacking to justify the logistical hurdles and professional sacrifices likely required to match professors to students in both lecture and lab sections of large courses. To address this data gap, I analyzed student evaluations and grades from three years of an introductory biology course that included separate lecture and lab sections. There was no evidence that matching a student’s lecture and lab instructor had any benefit on either the students’ perception of the effectiveness of the labs, or on the students’ performance in their lab or lecture sections. In addition, there was no consistent pattern in students’ perceptions of the relative effectiveness of tenure-track professors, visiting professors, and adjunct instructors. This study suggests that students may even benefit from having different instructors in their lecture and lab, whether they are tenured professors, visiting professors, or part-time adjuncts.

scholarly journals Writing Assignments with a Metacognitive Component Enhance Learning in a Large Introductory Biology Course

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 311-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Mynlieff ◽  
Anita L. Manogaran ◽  
Martin St. Maurice ◽  
Thomas J. Eddinger
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Introductory Biology ◽  
Act Scores ◽  
Writing Assignments ◽  
Traditional Lecture ◽  
Calibrated Peer Review ◽  
Written Recall ◽  
Introductory Biology Course ◽  
Retention Of Knowledge ◽  
Improve Student Learning

Writing assignments, including note taking and written recall, should enhance retention of knowledge, whereas analytical writing tasks with metacognitive aspects should enhance higher-order thinking. In this study, we assessed how certain writing-intensive “interventions,” such as written exam corrections and peer-reviewed writing assignments using Calibrated Peer Review and including a metacognitive component, improve student learning. We designed and tested the possible benefits of these approaches using control and experimental variables across and between our three-section introductory biology course. Based on assessment, students who corrected exam questions showed significant improvement on postexam assessment compared with their nonparticipating peers. Differences were also observed between students participating in written and discussion-based exercises. Students with low ACT scores benefited equally from written and discussion-based exam corrections, whereas students with midrange to high ACT scores benefited more from written than discussion-based exam corrections. Students scored higher on topics learned via peer-reviewed writing assignments relative to learning in an active classroom discussion or traditional lecture. However, students with low ACT scores (17–23) did not show the same benefit from peer-reviewed written essays as the other students. These changes offer significant student learning benefits with minimal additional effort by the instructors.

A Mixed Exam Format Closes the Gap for Students with a Conflict between Their Religious Belief & the Theory of Evolution

2014 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathrin F. Stanger-Hall ◽  
Julianne A. Wenner
Keyword(s):  
Student Performance ◽  
Religious Belief ◽  
Religious Conflict ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Introductory Biology ◽  
Final Exam ◽  
Constructed Response ◽  
Theory Of Evolution ◽  
Acceptance Of Evolution ◽  
Introductory Biology Course

We assessed the performance of students with a self-reported conflict between their religious belief and the theory of evolution in two sections of a large introductory biology course (N = 373 students). Student performance was measured through pretest and posttest evolution essays and multiple-choice (MC) questions (evolution-related and non-evolution-related questions) on the final exam and posttest. The two class sections differed only in exam format: MC with or without constructed-response (CR) questions. Although students with a reported conflict scored significantly lower on the final exam in the MC-only section, they scored equally well in the MC+CR section, and all students in the MC+CR section performed significantly better overall. As a result, (1) a religious conflict with evolution can be negatively associated with student achievement in introductory biology, but (2) assessment with constructed response was associated with a closed performance gap between students with and without a conflict. We suggest that differences in exam format and focus on student acceptance of evolution (either evidence-based or opinion), rather than reported conflict, may contribute to the inconsistencies in student learning of evolution across research studies, and that CR questions may help students overcome other obstacles to learning evolution.

scholarly journals How Should I Study for the Exam? Self-Regulated Learning Strategies and Achievement in Introductory Biology

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. ar30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda J. Sebesta ◽  
Elena Bray Speth
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Study Strategies ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
Introductory Biology ◽  
Pedagogical Tools ◽  
Science Courses ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Regulated Learning ◽  
Introductory Biology Course ◽  
Cognitive And Metacognitive Strategies

In college introductory science courses, students are challenged with mastering large amounts of disciplinary content while developing as autonomous and effective learners. Self-regulated learning (SRL) is the process of setting learning goals, monitoring progress toward them, and applying appropriate study strategies. SRL characterizes successful, “expert” learners, and develops with time and practice. In a large, undergraduate introductory biology course, we investigated: 1) what SRL strategies students reported using the most when studying for exams, 2) which strategies were associated with higher achievement and with grade improvement on exams, and 3) what study approaches students proposed to use for future exams. Higher-achieving students, and students whose exam grades improved in the first half of the semester, reported using specific cognitive and metacognitive strategies significantly more frequently than their lower-achieving peers. Lower-achieving students more frequently reported that they did not implement their planned strategies or, if they did, still did not improve their outcomes. These results suggest that many students entering introductory biology have limited knowledge of SRL strategies and/or limited ability to implement them, which can impact their achievement. Course-specific interventions that promote SRL development should be considered as integral pedagogical tools, aimed at fostering development of students’ lifelong learning skills.

scholarly journals Analisis Persepsi Guru dan Siswa Kelas X SMA dalam Mengimplementasikan Video Materi Daur Ulang Limbah Plastik Menggunakan Sparkol Videoscribe

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Ervan Johan Wicaksana ◽  
Pramana Atmadja
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Perceptions ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Waste Recycling ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Large Group ◽  
Biological Studies ◽  
The Media

Penggunaan video pembelajaran sebagai media pembelajaran diharapkan dapat membantu siswa dalam memahami materi, khususnya daur ulang limbah plastik. Penelitian ini dilakukan di SMA Negeri 6 Kota Jambi pada bulan Mei 2019. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian analisis deskriptif dengan metode kuantitatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat persepsi guru dan persepsi siswa dalam mengimplementasikan video pembelajaran biologi pada materi daur ulang limbah plastik menggunakan sparkol videoscribe. Data penelitian diperoleh dengan cara menyebar angket kepada siswa dan guru. Selanjutnya uji coba produk dilakukan pada 6 orang kelompok kecil, 26 orang siswa kelompok besar dan satu guru mata pelajaran biologi, sebelumnya dilakukan validasi media oleh ahli materi dan ahli media. Hasil validasi oleh ahli materi dengan persentase 81,25% dengan kategori “Sangat Baik” sedangan hasil validasi ahli media 93,75% dengan kategori “Sangat Baik”. Pada uji coba kelompok kecil memperoleh tanggapan 92,5% dengan kategori “sangat baik” sedangkan pada uji coba kelompok besar memperoleh tanggapan 87,2%. Persepsi guru bidang studi biologi memperoleh tanggapan 87,5% dengan kategori “sangat baik“ berdasarkan hal tersebut media layak digunakan. Kata Kunci: daur ulang limbah plastik, sparkol videoscribe, video pembelajaran The use of instructional videos as learning media is expected to help students understand the material, especially recycling plastic waste. This research was conducted at the 6th High School of Jambi City in May 2019. This type of research is a descriptive analysis research with quantitative methods. This study aims to look at teacher perceptions and student perceptions in implementing biology learning videos on plastic waste recycling material using sparkol videoscribe. Research data was obtained by distributing questionnaires to students and teachers. Furthermore, the product trial was conducted on 6 small group people, 26 large group students, and one biology subject teacher, before the media validation was done by the material expert and the media expert. The results of the validation by material experts with a percentage of 81.25% with the category "Very Good" while the results of the validation of the media experts 93.75% with the category "Very Good". In the small group trials, it received 92.5% responses in the "very good" category while in the large group trials it got 87.2% responses. Teachers' perceptions in the field of biological studies received 87.5% responses in the category of "very good" based on that the media was appropriate to use.

scholarly journals Measuring the value of a digital supplemental resource

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 685-693
Author(s):  
Yvonne M. Baptiste ◽  
Samuel Abramovich ◽  
Cherylea J. Browne
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Science Education ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Student Perception ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Traditional Component

Supplemental resources in science education are made available to students based on the belief that they will improve course-based student learning. This belief is ubiquitous, with supplemental resources being a traditional component of physiology education. In addition, the recent large-scale transition to remote learning caused by the Covid-19 pandemic suggests an increased relevance and necessity of digital versions of supplemental resources. However, the use of a supplemental resource is entirely dependent on whether students view it as beneficial. If students in a specific course do not perceive a supplemental resource as useful, there is little reason to believe the resources will be used and are worthy of investment. Consequently, measurement of student perception regarding the effectiveness of any digital learning tool is essential for educators and institutions in order to prioritize resources and make meaningful recommendations to students. In this study, a survey was used to determine student perceptions of a digital, supplemental resource. Quantitative methods, including exploratory factor analysis, were performed on data collected from the survey to examine the dimensionality and functionality of this survey. The findings from this study were used to devise an improved, standardized (i.e., reliable and valid) survey that can be used and adapted by physi3ology researchers and educators to determine student perception of a digital supplemental resource. The survey, with known construct validity and internal reliability, can provide useful information for administrators, instructors, and designers of digital supplemental resources.

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