ROEN, D.*; WHITMER, A. C.: Learner-Centered Approaches in Biology

What is learner-centered education? How is it distinguished from learning-centered education? What is the value of these approaches? How can biology faculty apply principles of these approaches to reinvigorate teaching and enhance learning? How can faculty use these approaches in large classes? We will address these and other related questions as we offer some strategies for promoting active learning for students in a variety of settings—in a lab, in a large lecture class, in a small discussion group, sitting alone at a computer, alone with a book. We will also engage the audience in several activities to demonstrate their use.