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The Biochemical Literacy Framework: Inviting pedagogical innovation in higher education
Danielle L Evans1, Sarah G Bailey1, Alfred E Thumser1
1Department of Biochemical Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK.
FEBS Open Bio
|July 23, 2020
Summary
This study introduces the Biochemical Literacy Framework (BCLF), a guide for developing essential skills in biochemistry graduates. The BCLF outlines seven key competencies to enhance undergraduate biochemistry education and innovative course design.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry and Higher Education Pedagogy
Background:
- Disciplinary literacies are crucial for developing core competencies in higher education.
- Existing frameworks often lack a comprehensive blueprint for graduate biochemist attributes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a comprehensive framework for biochemical literacy in graduate biochemists.
- To guide innovative course design and stimulate discussion in undergraduate biochemistry programs.
Main Methods:
- Consultation of guidance from major scientific societies (e.g., Royal Society of Biology, ASBMB).
- Review of relevant pedagogical literature.
- Development of a framework based on identified key skills.
Main Results:
- Biochemical literacy is proposed to comprise seven key skills: critical thinking, self-management, communication, information literacy, visual literacy, practical skills, and content knowledge.
- These skills form an interconnected meta-literacy crucial for scientific practice.
Conclusions:
- The Biochemical Literacy Framework (BCLF) provides a foundation for discussing and defining biochemical literacy.
- BCLF aims to foster evidence-based learning techniques and innovative pedagogical approaches in biochemistry education.
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