Project- and Group-Based Learning of Junior Writing in Biology.
Joseph G. Kunkel
A STEMTEC Cycle II Project at University of Massachusetts at Amherst
 
Abstract
Featuring
Biol 312k  Home Page
 
Online Calendar & Outline
 
Six Projects represent 60% of Grade: 
  1. Annotated bibliography
  2. Centered Abstract
  3. Curriculum Vitae
  4. Laboratory report
  5. Popular Essay
  6. 5-Minute Talk
Sample Lecture Outline
 
Sample Lab Outline
Class and Take-Home Projects represent 40% of Grade i.e.:
  • ID base group pictures.
  • Email minute essays.
  • Base Group Reports.
  • Random Group Reports.
  • Critiques of 5-min talks.
  • Contributions to FAQ.
Records, Grading and Continuity
  • Web Pages are archived each year providing a detailed history of the course.
    • Previous years results can be a basis for current course projects.
    • Students can view the results of prior classes.
    • Archived pages make updating easy and attention can be given to enrichment.
  • Instructor-archived Web Pages can be a record of student progress through the semester.
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