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Using the cell signaling literature to teach molecular biology to undergraduates
Author(s) -
Smith Catherine Novotny
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
biochemistry and molecular biology education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.34
H-Index - 39
eISSN - 1539-3429
pISSN - 1470-8175
DOI - 10.1002/bmb.2002.494030060154
Subject(s) - grasp , mathematics education , process (computing) , teaching method , psychology , engineering ethics , biology , computer science , engineering , programming language , operating system
Molecular biology concepts can be quite abstract and difficult to grasp for even the most talented student. Reducing potential frustration in the learning process, allowing students to take ownership of the course material, and training students to think critically and analytically are common objectives for educators. In this article, pedagogical methods that incorporate the scientific literature to achieve these objectives are described.