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Amy G Briggs1, Lee E Hughes2, Robert E Brennan3

  • 1Department of Biology, Beloit College, Beloit, WI 53511.

Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education
|June 2, 2018
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Summary
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This study identified common student misconceptions in introductory microbiology, revealing nineteen themes. Understanding these alternative conceptions is crucial for improving microbiology education and developing effective teaching tools.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology Education
  • Student Learning

Background:

  • Misconceptions, or alternative conceptions, represent incorrect understandings students integrate into their existing knowledge base.
  • Effective science education requires identifying and addressing these prior misconceptions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify misconceptions in microbiology held by undergraduate students entering a general microbiology course.
  • To lay the groundwork for developing a microbiology concept inventory aligned with the American Society for Microbiology's curriculum guidelines.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of undergraduate students' true/false (T/F) question responses and written explanations from diverse institutions.
  • Identification of difficult core concepts, explanation-answer choice misalignment, and prevalent misconceptions.

Main Results:

  • Nineteen misconception themes were identified in at least 5% of coded answers.
  • The top five misconceptions, present in 19% to 43% of explanations, are detailed.
  • Analysis revealed common areas of student difficulty in fundamental microbiology concepts.

Conclusions:

  • Identifying student misconceptions in microbiology is a foundational step for understanding prior knowledge.
  • This research informs the design of targeted instructional tools and interventions to enhance microbiology learning.