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  • Microbiology Education
  • Community Engagement
  • Pedagogy

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  • Service learning enhances student understanding through practical application.
  • Educators recognize the value of peer-to-peer teaching for knowledge retention.
  • There is a need for accessible microbiology education for younger students.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement a service-learning project where undergraduate microbiology students educate elementary students.
  • To assess the impact of this project on both college and elementary students.
  • To provide hands-on lessons covering microbes, disease transmission, and prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Undergraduate students designed and delivered microbiology-focused lessons to local elementary school children.
  • Curriculum included topics such as microbes, infections, antibiotics, vaccines, and hygiene.
  • The project facilitated knowledge transfer and community outreach.

Main Results:

  • College students reinforced their microbiology knowledge by teaching.
  • Elementary students gained foundational knowledge in microbiology and disease prevention.
  • The project fostered a positive community and educational exchange.

Conclusions:

  • Service learning is an effective strategy for teaching microbiology to diverse age groups.
  • This project successfully enhanced learning for both undergraduate and elementary students.
  • Community-based educational initiatives can yield significant benefits for all participants.