Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education
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Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education
Judith A. Verbeke, Acting Division DirectorDivision of Biological Infrastructure
Biological Sciences DirectorateNational Science Foundation
February 19, 2011 – AAAS Report Launch 1
Goals and Strategies for Change
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Goals for Students Coursework
Beyond Coursework Institutional Change
Transforming Undergraduate Biology Education
What is the BIO/NSF goal?What is the BIO/NSF role?What outcomes do we want?
Increase scientific/biological literacy Support teaching that aligns with what we know about how
students learn
What are appropriate metrics? Students show gains in scientific literacy Students show increased interest in exploring careers in science Students show an increased interest in teaching science Non-majors show an increased interest in other STEM learning
opportunities
Continue ongoing partnership with DUE/EHR
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