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Addressing the Unique Qualities of Upper-Level Biology Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences through the Integration of Skill-Building
Integrative and Comparative Biology ( IF 2.2 ) Pub Date : 2021-03-03 , DOI: 10.1093/icb/icab006
Abby E Beatty 1 , Cissy J Ballen 1 , Emily P Driessen 1 , Tonia S Schwartz 1 , Rita M Graze 1
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Synopsis Early exposure to course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) in introductory biology courses can promote positive student outcomes such as increased confidence, critical thinking, and views of applicability in lower-level courses, but it is unknown if these same impacts are achieved by upper-level courses. Upper-level courses differ from introductory courses in several ways, and one difference that could impact these positive student outcomes is the importance of balancing structure with independence in upper-level CUREs where students typically have more autonomy and greater complexity in their research projects. Here we compare and discuss two formats of upper-level biology CUREs (Guided and Autonomous) that vary along a continuum between structure and independence. We share our experiences teaching an upper-level CURE in two different formats and contrast those formats through student reported perceptions of confidence, professional applicability, and CURE format. Results indicate that the Guided Format (i.e., a more even balance between structure and independence) led to more positive impacts on student outcomes than the Autonomous Format (less structure and increased independence). We review the benefits and drawbacks of each approach while considering the unique elements of upper-level courses relative to lower-level courses. We conclude with a discussion of how implementing structured skill-building can assist instructors in adapting CUREs to their courses.

中文翻译:

通过技能培养的整合解决基于高级生物学课程的本科研究经验的独特品质

概要 早期接触生物学入门课程中以课程为基础的本科研究经验 (CURE) 可以促进积极的学生成果,例如增强信心、批判性思维和对低级课程适用性的看法,但尚不清楚是否能实现这些相同的影响通过高级课程。高级课程与入门课程在几个方面不同,其中一个可能影响这些积极学生成果的区别是平衡结构与独立性的重要性在高级 CURE 中,学生通常在他们的研究项目中拥有更多的自主权和更大的复杂性。在这里,我们比较和讨论两种在结构和独立性之间连续变化的高级生物学 CURE(引导式和自主式)格式。我们分享我们以两种不同格式教授高级 CURE 的经验,并通过学生报告的对信心、专业适用性和 CURE 格式的看法来对比这些格式。结果表明,引导格式(即结构和独立性之间更均衡的平衡)比自主格式(更少的结构和更高的独立性)对学生的成绩产生更积极的影响。我们回顾了每种方法的优点和缺点,同时考虑了高级课程相对于低级课程的独特元素。最后,我们讨论了实施结构化技能建设如何帮助教师将 CURE 应用于他们的课程。结果表明,引导格式(即结构和独立性之间更均衡的平衡)比自主格式(更少的结构和更高的独立性)对学生的成绩产生更积极的影响。我们回顾了每种方法的优点和缺点,同时考虑了高级课程相对于低级课程的独特元素。最后,我们讨论了实施结构化技能建设如何帮助教师将 CURE 应用于他们的课程。结果表明,引导格式(即结构和独立性之间更均衡的平衡)比自主格式(更少的结构和更高的独立性)对学生的成绩产生更积极的影响。我们回顾了每种方法的优点和缺点,同时考虑了高级课程相对于低级课程的独特元素。最后,我们讨论了实施结构化技能建设如何帮助教师将 CURE 应用于他们的课程。我们回顾了每种方法的优点和缺点,同时考虑了高级课程相对于低级课程的独特元素。最后,我们讨论了实施结构化技能建设如何帮助教师将 CURE 应用于他们的课程。我们回顾了每种方法的优点和缺点,同时考虑了高级课程相对于低级课程的独特元素。最后,我们讨论了实施结构化技能建设如何帮助教师将 CURE 应用于他们的课程。
更新日期:2021-03-03
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