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Critical analysis on the use of poster display as an alternative evaluation method in basic biochemistry
Author(s) -
Fernandes Patricia M. B.,
Rodrigues Silas P.,
Lindsey George
Publication year - 2005
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.2005.49403304281
Subject(s) - memorization , computer science , dissemination , teaching method , mathematics education , object (grammar) , human–computer interaction , multimedia , psychology , artificial intelligence , telecommunications
This article describes the use of poster preparation and display as an assessment tool and includes feedback from the students and academics concerned. This alternative approach has been used for four years since 2000 for biological science students studying biochemistry. The object of this approach was to get away from traditional teaching evaluation strategies, which promote passive learning and superficial memorization. Creating and presenting posters based on published manuscripts require students to understand, critically analyze, and disseminate the data, thereby promoting the understanding and retention of the material presented.