The Development of a Problem-based Learning Genetics Unit
Open Access
Author:
Damante, Mary Josephine
Area of Honors:
Secondary Education
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
Document Type:
Thesis
Thesis Supervisors:
Dr. Scott P McDonald, Thesis Supervisor Dr. Scott P McDonald, Thesis Honors Advisor Gregory John Kelly, Faculty Reader
Keywords:
Problem-based learning genetics curriculum curriculum development
Abstract:
This thesis demonstrates a collaborative effort to design a problem-based genetics unit for a high school biology classroom. It is crucial for educators to create curricula that challenges and encourages all of the youth in our nation. It is the job of educators to help students gain the skills and content knowledge necessary to excel in the sciences. The need for a rigorous and motivating genetics curricula is evident based upon the nature of this challenging material that is crucial for society to understand. Justification and explanation of the designed curricula, as well as a review of the curricula based upon Project 2061 curriculum evaluation is presented.
