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Grimes, Zachary T.; Boury, Nancy M.; Wasendorf, Chloe; McCombs, Audrey L.; Reid, Joshua W.; James, Olena; Couch, Brock; Armstrong, Patrick I.; Seipelt-Thiemann, Rebecca L. – American Biology Teacher, 2022
Genetics plays an increasing role in modern life as evidenced by the development of revolutionary techniques such as CRISPR-based genome editing and the rise of personalized genome services. However, genetics is difficult to learn; known issues include its abstract nature, different scales, and technical language. Pedigree analysis is a…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Biology, Science Instruction, Student Centered Learning
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Makkonen, Reino; Tejwani, Jaclyn; Rodriguez, Fernando, Jr. – Regional Educational Laboratory West, 2015
Approximately 30 states are now adopting teacher evaluation policies that include student learning objectives (SLOs), which are classroom-specific student test growth targets set by teachers and approved (and scored) by principals. Today state and district leaders are trying to determine the appropriate level of guidance and oversight to provide…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Pilot Projects, Academic Achievement, Accountability
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Nummer, Brian A.; Guy, Stanley M.; Bentley, Joanne P. H. – Journal of Food Science Education, 2010
Food Safety Manager's Certification is offered through a state-local Extension partnership in Utah using an online course management system. Exams and course materials were created by an Extension Specialist at Utah State Univ. Extension Agents provide exam and curriculum facilitation in each county. This form of distance education enables access…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Feedback (Response), Foods Instruction, Management Systems
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Templin, Carl R.; Christensen, David – American Journal of Business Education, 2009
This paper reports the results of a ten-year effort to establish ethics as a learning objective for all business students, to assess the effectiveness in achieving that learning objective and to incorporate ethical conduct as a part of the school's organizational culture. First, it addresses the importance of ethics instruction for all business…
Descriptors: Ethics, Teaching Methods, Student Evaluation, Educational Practices