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¹Department of Biology, Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, 31207.

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Active learning using figure analysis enhances student understanding in molecular biology. This technique improves visual literacy and boosts confidence, especially in female students, without technology needs.

Keywords:

active learning multimedia instruction undergraduate biology education visual literacy

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Area of Science:

Biology Education
Molecular Biology
Biochemistry

Background:

Active learning strategies can improve student outcomes compared to traditional lectures.
Incorporating active learning into content-heavy courses like molecular biology presents challenges.
Undergraduate science education often overlooks the development of visual literacy skills.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and evaluate a novel active learning technique called figure analysis.
To address challenges in implementing active learning in molecular biology courses.
To enhance both content knowledge and visual literacy in undergraduate biology students.

Main Methods:

Figure analysis technique implemented across three undergraduate biology course levels.
Students discussed scientific figures in small groups to learn content and interpret visual information.
Peer-to-peer learning and concept connection occurred before instructor summarization.

Main Results:

Students preferred figure analysis over traditional lecture formats.
Female students reported increased confidence in their analytical abilities.
The technique requires minimal preparation and no specific technology.

Conclusions:

Figure analysis is an effective active learning strategy for molecular biology.
The method successfully integrates content learning with visual literacy development.
This technique is adaptable to various educational settings and comparable in preparation to lectures.