Assessing the Effects of a Teaching Course on Biology Graduate Student Teaching Assistants

Research was conducted to measure changes in knowledge and perceptions of teaching and learning by biology graduate students enrolled in a Teaching Techniques course at Georgia College. Results show that graduate students exhibited gains in their knowledge of assessment and active learning pedagogies and saw some changes in how they viewed the role of the teacher in the classroom. This research demonstrates that a semester-long teaching course affects graduate students learning and attitudes toward teaching

A comparison of maternal effects and current environment on vital rates of Aphis nerii , the milkweed–oleander aphid

Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/72485/1/j.1365-2311.2007.00853.x.pd

Effects of nitrogen deposition on the interaction between an aphid and its host plant

Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/71607/1/j.1365-2311.2007.00945.x.pd

Introduction to Environmental Science

This Grants Collection uses the grant-supported open textbook Introduction to Environmental Science from Georgia College and State University: http://oer.galileo.usg.edu/biology-textbooks/4/ This Grants Collection for Introduction to Environmental Science was created under a Round Two ALG Textbook Transformation Grant. Affordable Learning Georgia Grants Collections are intended to provide faculty with the frameworks to quickly implement or revise the same materials as a Textbook Transformation Grants team, along with the aims and lessons learned from project teams during the implementation process. Documents are in .pdf format, with a separate .docx (Word) version available for download. Each collection contains the following materials: Linked Syllabus Initial Proposal Final Reporthttps://oer.galileo.usg.edu/biology-collections/1001/thumbnail.jp

Introduction to Environmental Science: 2nd Edition

2nd Edition: Revised by Kalina Manoylov, Allison Rick VandeVoort, Christine Mutiti, Samuel Mutiti and Donna Bennett in 2017. Authors\u27 Description: This course uses the basic principles of biology and earth science as a context for understanding environmental policies and resource management practices. Our planet is facing unprecedented environmental challenges, from oil spills to global climate change. In ENSC 1000, you will learn about the science behind these problems; preparing you to make an informed, invaluable contribution to Earth’s future. I hope that each of you is engaged by the material presented and participates fully in the search for, acquisition of, and sharing of information within our class. Environmental Science Laboratory (ENSC 1000L) is a separate class and you will receive a separate grade for that course. Course Objectives Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Evaluate the diverse responses of peoples, groups, and cultures to environmental issues, themes and topics. Use critical observation and analysis to predict outcomes associated with environmental modifications. Demonstrate knowledge of the causes & consequences of climate change. Apply quantitative skills to solve environmental science problems. Demonstrate knowledge of environmental law and policy. Design and critically evaluate experiments. Interpret data in figures and graphs. This open textbook for Introduction to Environmental Science was created under a Round Two ALG Textbook Transformation Grant. Accessible files with optical character recognition (OCR) and auto-tagging provided by the Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation.https://oer.galileo.usg.edu/biology-textbooks/1003/thumbnail.jp

Waldo at the Beach

Literary Inspiration: Where\u27s Waldo? by Martin Handfordhttps://scholarworks.umass.edu/ediblebookfest_2022/1003/thumbnail.jp

Teaching Techniques: A Graduate Teaching Course Developed to Improve Undergraduate Instruction

A biology graduate teaching course was developed at Georgia College in order to improve undergraduate science laboratories which are primarily taught by graduate students. Course activities focus on active learning pedagogies, effective lecture techniques, and test writing skills. Assessment data from the course has shown that graduate students develop their teaching skills and gain confidence in the classroom

Building Learning Experiences That Matter: Using Civic Issues to Engage Students with Science: Part II

Does planning your course make you feel like you are in a race to complete a list of content from an ever-expanding textbook? Do you dread giving yet another dry lecture? Imagine a classroom where instead of listening to a lecture, students are leading discussions organized around a community or civic issue. Imagine students collaborating in teams to apply the course content to real-world examples instead of recalling facts on an exam. Imagine yourself with a renewed enthusiasm for the craft of teaching. We can provide you with a road map for transforming your classroom into a better learning environment using civic issues. Effectively designed courses can lead to increased student engagement, reinvigorate academic programs and make teaching more enjoyable for you

Building Learning Experiences That Matter: Using Civic Issues to Engage Students with Science: Part I

Does planning your course make you feel like you are in a race to complete a list of content from an ever-expanding textbook? Do you dread giving yet another dry lecture? Imagine a classroom where instead of listening to a lecture, students are leading discussions organized around a community or civic issue. Imagine students collaborating in teams to apply the course content to real-world examples instead of recalling facts on an exam. Imagine yourself with a renewed enthusiasm for the craft of teaching. We can provide you with a road map for transforming your classroom into a better learning environment using civic issues. Effectively designed courses can lead to increased student engagement, reinvigorate academic programs and make teaching more enjoyable for yo

Proposal and Report for Grant 109: Introduction to Environmental Science

This proposal and final report are from the first ALG grants finishing between Spring 2015 and Spring 2016. They have been republished in the repository in order to move our first reports over from being hosted on the ALG website