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1 Teaching students to think like scientists
ICB Webinar Series Teaching students to think like scientists A. Malcolm Campbell Davidson College Integrating Concepts in Biology Webinar Series for Biology Faculty

2 Integrating Concepts in Biology
Outline for Talk What’s wrong with Intro Bio? What have we done to fix it? Learning Outcomes curriculum implications e-book format benefits © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

3 Teaching vs Learning Guess what, I taught my dog to whistle!
Integrating Concepts in Biology Teaching vs Learning Guess what, I taught my dog to whistle! © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

4 Integrating Concepts in Biology
Teaching vs Learning Really?! © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

5 Teaching vs Learning Whistle! C’mon boy, whistle!
Integrating Concepts in Biology Teaching vs Learning Whistle! C’mon boy, whistle! © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

6 Integrating Concepts in Biology
Teaching vs Learning ?????????? © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

7 Integrating Concepts in Biology
Teaching vs Learning I thought you said you taught your dog to whistle. © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

8 Integrating Concepts in Biology
Teaching vs Learning I did, but I didn’t say that he learned to whistle. © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

9 National recognition of the need to change
Integrating Concepts in Biology National recognition of the need to change A SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS MADE AT A NATIONAL CONFERENCE ORGANIZED BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

10 Integrating Concepts in Biology
AP Biology Redesign © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

11 GRE General Test Redesigned
Integrating Concepts in Biology GRE General Test Redesigned Verbal Reasoning: measures your ability to understand what you read and how you apply your reasoning skills. © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

12 GRE General Test Redesigned
Integrating Concepts in Biology GRE General Test Redesigned Quantitative Reasoning: understand quantitative information interpret and analyze quantitative information solve problems using mathematical models apply basic mathematical skills and elementary mathematical concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data interpretation includes real-life scenarios © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

13 GRE General Test Redesigned
Integrating Concepts in Biology GRE General Test Redesigned Analytical Writing: Quantitative Reasoning: provide focused responses to prompts so you can demonstrate your ability to directly respond. © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

14 Integrating Concepts in Biology
MCAT Test Redesigned Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills: Analyze, evaluate, and apply information provided in passages © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

15 Integrating Concepts in Biology
MCAT Test Redesigned Natural Sciences: combine knowledge of natural science concepts with their scientific inquiry and reasoning skills to solve problems that demonstrate their readiness for medical school. © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

16 What’s wrong with biology education now?
Integrating Concepts in Biology What’s wrong with biology education now? Vocabulary is over-emphasized ( vs 1400) Experimental approaches are minimized Math is rarely used Memorization is rewarded Critical thinking is discouraged Information is irrelevant to students © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

17 Present information and data…
Integrating Concepts in Biology Present information and data… © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

18 … in the context of the big picture.
Integrating Concepts in Biology … in the context of the big picture. © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

19 Integrating Concepts in Biology
© Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

20 Artificial Divide within Biology
Integrating Concepts in Biology Artificial Divide within Biology Small Biology Big Biology © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

21 Started with the literature…
Integrating Concepts in Biology Started with the literature… © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

22 Five Levels of Organization
Integrating Concepts in Biology Five Levels of Organization Molecular Cellular Organismal Population Ecological System © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

23 Five by Five Matrix of Biology
Integrating Concepts in Biology Five by Five Matrix of Biology Molecular Ecological System Population Organismal Cellular information evolution cells homeostasis BIOLOGY emergent properties © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

24 ICB is a comprehensive introductory biology course for science majors
Integrating Concepts in Biology ICB is a comprehensive introductory biology course for science majors More than just an ebook, ICB is a transformative digital textbook that provides a turn-key solution for implementing this modern approach. Trunity.com/ICB © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

25 Core Concepts = Big Ideas
Integrating Concepts in Biology Core Concepts = Big Ideas Vision & Change ICB AP Biology Evolution Structure and Function Information Energy and Matter Systems Biology Evolution Cells Information Homeostasis Emergent Properties Evolution — Information Homeostasis Emergent Properties © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

26 Integrating Concepts in Biology
V&C Core Competencies Apply the process of science Use quantitative reasoning Use modeling and simulations Integrate different disciplines Communicate & collaborate Connect science & society © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

27 Integrating Concepts in Biology
V&C Core Competencies (ICB) Apply the process of science (experimental design) Use quantitative reasoning (interpret raw data) Use modeling and simulations (work with models) Integrate different disciplines (chemistry, math, some physics) Communicate & collaborate (small group discussions, lab) Connect science & society (ELSI readings) © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

28 Integrating Concepts in Biology
© Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

29 Integrating Concepts in Biology
Chapter 1.4 How does DNA’s shape affect its function? © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

30 Integrating Concepts in Biology
Chapter 4.3 Can non-living objects compete and grow? © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

31 Integrating Concepts in Biology
Chapter Do unicellular species have to work solo? © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

32 Integrating Concepts in Biology
Chapter 6.2 How does a whole genome fit inside a tiny nucleus? © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

33 Integrating Concepts in Biology
Bio-Math Explorations 2.2 How can you quantify a sequence pattern? © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

34 Integrating Concepts in Biology
CH 15 Animal Physiology ESLI Should we alter the timing of death? © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

35 Integrating Concepts in Biology
Student Resources Student guide to effectively using ICB © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

36 Integrating Concepts in Biology
Instructor Resources PPT and pedagogy for each section in chapter © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

37 Integrating Concepts in Biology
Instructor Resources Answers to integrating and review questions for each chapter. Apply what you know: Additional questions for advanced exploration of chapter content. © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

38 Textbook Comparison on Data
Integrating Concepts in Biology Textbook Comparison on Data © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

39 Textbook Comparison on Math
Integrating Concepts in Biology Textbook Comparison on Math © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

40 Did ICB students “learn less” content?
Integrating Concepts in Biology Did ICB students “learn less” content? © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

41 Core Concepts Assessment
Integrating Concepts in Biology Core Concepts Assessment ICB traditional percent correct p = 0.97 +/- SEM Fall 2010 © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

42 Core Concepts Assessment
Integrating Concepts in Biology Core Concepts Assessment ICB 83% response rate (new) 63% response rate (traditional) traditional percent correct p = 0.97 p = 0.06 +/- SEM Spring 2011 Fall 2010 © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

43 Do ICB students analyze data better?
Integrating Concepts in Biology Do ICB students analyze data better? © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

44 Core Competency Assessment
Integrating Concepts in Biology Core Competency Assessment traditional ICB © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

45 Core Competency Assessment
Integrating Concepts in Biology Core Competency Assessment © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

46 Do ICB students see biology differently?
Integrating Concepts in Biology Do ICB students see biology differently? © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

47 Do ICB students see biology differently?
Integrating Concepts in Biology Do ICB students see biology differently? no © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

48 Do ICB students see biology differently?
Integrating Concepts in Biology Do ICB students see biology differently? yes! yes! yes! yes! © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

49 Do ICB students see biology differently?
Integrating Concepts in Biology Do ICB students see biology differently? yes! yes? © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

50 Do ICB students do poorly in upper level?
Integrating Concepts in Biology Do ICB students do poorly in upper level? © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

51 Intro Grades Correlated to Upper Grades
Integrating Concepts in Biology Intro Grades Correlated to Upper Grades © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

52 Intro Grades Correlated to Upper Grades
Integrating Concepts in Biology Intro Grades Correlated to Upper Grades © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

53 Does ICB chase away majors?
Integrating Concepts in Biology Does ICB chase away majors? © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

54 Compare ICB Yield for Majors
Integrating Concepts in Biology Compare ICB Yield for Majors © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

55 Do students like ICB eBook?
Integrating Concepts in Biology Do students like ICB eBook? © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

56 Evaluate eBook Pre- and Post-semester
Integrating Concepts in Biology Evaluate eBook Pre- and Post-semester © Malcolm Campbell - Integrating Concepts in Biology - All rights reserved.

57 A. Malcolm Campbell Davidson College
Q&A Trunity.com/ICB A. Malcolm Campbell Davidson College

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