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Area of Science:

  • Biology Education
  • Laboratory Pedagogy

Background:

  • Biology laboratory classes rely on experiential learning for teaching techniques.
  • Standardizing complex procedures across multiple lab sections presents a pedagogical challenge.
  • Visual demonstrations are crucial for effective science instruction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop instructional videos demonstrating key biology laboratory techniques.
  • To evaluate the impact of these videos on undergraduate and graduate student learning and confidence.

Main Methods:

  • Eleven laboratory procedures were videotaped and edited, with narration added.
  • Undergraduate students completed pre- and post-surveys (Participant Perception Indicator) assessing their knowledge, confidence, and experience.
  • Chi-square analysis was used to compare pre- and post-video survey results.

Main Results:

  • A significant increase in student-reported knowledge of laboratory techniques was observed after video viewing.
  • Student confidence in performing laboratory techniques significantly improved post-video exposure.
  • Perceived experience with laboratory techniques also showed a significant increase among students who viewed the videos.

Conclusions:

  • Instructional videos serve as effective pre-laboratory exercises for standardizing techniques.
  • The integration of videos can enhance student learning outcomes and promote successful experimental execution.
  • Visual learning tools have the potential to improve the consistency and effectiveness of biology laboratory education.