Wildlife and Waders: Experiences from a Biology Capstone Course

Autor/inn/en	Martin, Kirsten; Kraczkowski, Michelle
Titel	Wildlife and Waders: Experiences from a Biology Capstone Course
Quelle	In: Bioscene: Journal of College Biology Teaching, 47 (2020) 1, S.72-76 (6 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1539-2422
Schlagwörter	Leitfaden; Unterricht; Lehrer; Capstone Experiences; Biology; Wildlife; College Students; Problem Based Learning; Active Learning; Student Projects; Service Learning; Curriculum Development; Curriculum Design; Connecticut (Hartford) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Lesson concept; Instruction; Unterrichtsentwurf; Unterrichtsprozess; Teacher; Teachers; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Biologie; Collegestudent; Problem-based learning; Problemorientiertes Lernen; Aktives Lernen; Schulprojekt; Service-Learning; Curriculum; Development; Curriculumentwicklung; Lehrplan; Entwicklung; Lehrplangestaltung
Abstract	In fall of 2019, a new capstone course, wildlife biology, was offered as part of the biology curriculum at the University of Saint Joseph. The course fully embraced problem-based learning (PBL), project-based learning, and service-learning strategies. It provided a service to the campus community through the task of creating a management plan for two wetlands located on the campus given the problem of invasive plants. Student engagement in the topic and project was enhanced through the development of student teams and the opportunity to work with stakeholders. In responding to stakeholder project requests, students showed increased motivation, ownership in the project, and skill development. Through implementing this course, we unexpectedly observed increased development of students' leadership, maturity, and scientific curiosity. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Association of College and Biology Educators. Web site: http://acube.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01