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Course enhancement: a road map for devising active-learning and inquiry-based science courses.

William S Harwood1

  • 1Science Education, School of Education and Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana 47405, USA. wharwood@indiana.edu

The International Journal of Developmental Biology
|April 23, 2003
PubMed
Summary

College science faculty can improve student performance by adopting innovative teaching strategies. This paper offers a structured approach to course development, drawing parallels with developmental biology research methods for effective active learning.

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Area of Science:

  • Higher Education Pedagogy
  • Science Education

Background:

  • Many college science faculty express frustration with student performance.
  • There is a growing call for inquiry-based and active-learning techniques in college science courses.
  • Existing recommendations often lack clear, actionable pathways for disciplinary-specific implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a practical strategy for college science course development.
  • To provide a framework for implementing active learning and inquiry-based teaching methods.
  • To guide faculty in making successful, purposive changes to their teaching approaches.

Main Methods:

  • The paper proposes a course development strategy analogous to research methodologies in developmental biology.
  • It emphasizes the use of multiple, varied techniques for course enhancement, similar to research tools.

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  • Examples from scientific literature and guiding questions are provided to facilitate adoption.

    • Main Results:

    • The proposed strategy offers a structured, research-informed approach to course redesign.
    • It encourages faculty to view course development as a systematic, iterative process.
    • The approach aims to make the adoption of active learning techniques more accessible and effective.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective course development requires a multi-faceted strategy, akin to scientific research.
    • Faculty can successfully implement innovative teaching methods by adopting a systematic and adaptable approach.
    • This strategy empowers educators to enhance student learning outcomes in science disciplines.