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Understanding Student Perceptions and Practices for Pre-Lecture Content Reading in the Genetics Classroom

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Many faculty members assign textbook readings prior to their traditional lectures. In this study, we assessed students' level of class preparedness and surveyed their textbook reading practices weekly along with entrance and exit surveys concerning their attitudes toward reading the textbook. We report that pre-lecture reading is a significant variable in explaining pre-lecture preparedness as well as exam scores. We also report the reasons participants cited for not reading more of the textbook. We hope this analysis will allow educators to have a better understanding of the level of pre-lecture reading that is occurring in a traditional lecture-style course and the impacts of pre-lecture reading on student success.

Source: Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education

DOI: 10.1128/jmbe.v19i2.1371

Authors: William J. Gammerdinger, Thomas D. Kocher

Institution: University of Maryland, College Park

Language: English

Topic: Innovative Teaching Methods

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,700