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BioSkills Guide: Development and National Validation of a Tool for Interpreting the Vision and Change Core
Alexa W Clemmons1, Jerry Timbrook2, Jon C Herron1
1Department of Biology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195.
CBE Life Sciences Education
|October 1, 2020
Summary
The BioSkills Guide provides measurable learning outcomes for undergraduate biology students, enhancing essential transferable skills for STEM careers. This validated resource aids faculty in curriculum development and competency assessment.
Area of Science:
- Undergraduate Biology Education
- STEM Workforce Development
Background:
- Modern STEM careers require transferable skills beyond core biological knowledge.
- Undergraduate biology curricula often lack structured competency development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt the Vision and Change core competency framework into a practical resource for faculty.
- To develop and validate the BioSkills Guide, a set of measurable learning outcomes for undergraduate biology.
Main Methods:
- Iterative refinement of the BioSkills Guide with over 200 educators.
- Content validity assessment via a national survey of over 400 biology educators.
- Analysis of educator support across 77 measurable learning outcomes.
Main Results:
- The BioSkills Guide was developed and validated with high educator support (74.3-99.6%).
- The study included a diverse national sample of biology educators from over 250 institutions.
- Comparison with other frameworks revealed overlap and identified potential areas for future research.
Conclusions:
- The BioSkills Guide offers a faculty-friendly tool for implementing competency-based education in undergraduate biology.
- This resource can support curriculum design, assessment development, and program planning.
- Further research is warranted to address evolving understandings of competencies in biology education.
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