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¹Department of Botany, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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Area of Science:

Biology Education
Molecular and Cellular Biology

Background:

Traditional biology education often relies on rote memorization for complex processes.
Understanding cell division, including mitosis and meiosis, is fundamental but challenging for students.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a novel animation-based pedagogical approach for teaching cell division.
To demonstrate how question-driven, terminology-free animations can enhance conceptual understanding.

Main Methods:

Development of "candymation" videos focusing on the principles of mitosis and meiosis.
Animations are designed to be question-driven and avoid complex terminology.
Utilizing visual storytelling to illustrate biological processes.

Main Results:

Animations facilitate student focus on underlying biological principles.
The terminology-free approach aids comprehension of mitosis and meiosis.
Visual learning enhances engagement and reduces reliance on memorization.

Conclusions:

Well-designed animations are effective tools for teaching complex biological concepts.
The "candymation" method offers a promising alternative to traditional teaching methods for cell division.
This approach supports deeper conceptual understanding in biology education.