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Pogil as a tool for Biochemistry Instruction
Author(s) -
Srinivasan Rekha,
Saluan Quinn,
Khanna Anushka,
Patel Anjali
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.2020.34.s1.02740
Subject(s) - rote learning , memorization , mathematics education , peer instruction , class (philosophy) , psychology , computer science , cooperative learning , teaching method , pedagogy , peer learning , artificial intelligence
A challenge that many students face when learning biochemistry, involves balancing concept learning and concept application in problem‐solving. Too often, students lean towards rote memorization and binge learning routes to learn biochemistry, without understanding the concepts behind them. In this project, we used POGIL inspired worksheets along with peer instruction to facilitate deep learning of biochemical principles. In a novel approach, these worksheets were created by a group of upper‐class former students of the course and the instructor of the course, to address concepts from the perspectives of learner and teacher. The worksheets were administered one out of every three lectures periods every week. Traditional lecturing was also carried out on remaining days to facilitate discussions and to clarify doubts in concepts. A voluntary attitude survey was conducted to observe the pedagogical usefulness of these newly created worksheets, and the results are presented herein. Support or Funding Information Nord Foundation, UCITE, Case Western Reserve University