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Noah H Green1, Mike Walter1, Brittany N Anderton1
1The Science Communication Lab, Berkeley, California, USA.
Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education
|May 2, 2022
Summary
The Explorer's Guide to Biology is a new open-access digital resource that makes learning life science engaging. It focuses on the process of scientific discovery rather than just memorizing facts, offering a valuable framework for understanding biology.
Area of Science:
- Life Science Education
- Digital Learning Resources
- Biology Pedagogy
Background:
- Traditional biology education often emphasizes memorization over conceptual understanding.
- Learners struggle to connect factual knowledge with the process of scientific inquiry.
- A gap exists in free, accessible resources that contextualize biological knowledge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce The Explorer's Guide to Biology, an open-access digital resource.
- To provide an engaging and accurate learning experience in life sciences.
- To offer an alternative to fact-heavy biology curricula.
Main Methods:
- Content delivery through diverse formats: videos, images, text, interactive activities, and assessments.
- Focus on 'stories of discovery' to illustrate the scientific process.
- Resource designed for adaptability and broad accessibility.
Main Results:
- The resource provides an intellectual framework for understanding biology.
- It offers an accurate view of the scientific process.
- Content is accessible to learners with little to no prior knowledge.
Conclusions:
- The Explorer's Guide to Biology enhances life science education through an engaging, process-oriented approach.
- It serves as a valuable, adaptable teaching tool for educators and learners.
- The resource promotes a deeper understanding of biology beyond rote memorization.
Keywords:
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