Using anticipated learning outcomes for backward design of a molecular cell biology course-based undergraduate research experience

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dc.contributor.authorHills, Melissa
dc.contributor.authorHarcombe, Kimberley
dc.contributor.authorBernstein, Nina
dc.date.accessioned2021-07-13
dc.date.accessioned2022-05-31T01:44:12Z
dc.date.available2022-05-31T01:44:12Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.description.abstractAnticipated learning outcomes (LOs) were defined and used for the backward design of a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE). These LOs reflect the inquiry-based nature of CUREs and capture key knowledge and skills inherent to scientific practice and essential in research. The LOs were used to plan a formative and summative assessment strategy to support and evaluate student achievement. A research question was identified that aligned with the learning goals of the course, provided an opportunity for discovery and iteration, and introduced a variety of molecular, cellular, and biochemical techniques. The course is offered to students in the final year of their degree and delivered over a 12-week period with two 3-hr labs each week. These LOs, and the rigorous assessment strategy used to support them, could be adapted to different projects. Likewise, the laboratory exercises are presented as a series of modules highlighting opportunities for adaptation to a variety of schedules.
dc.description.urihttps://library.macewan.ca/cgi-bin/SFX/url.pl/C57
dc.identifier.citationHills M, Harcombe K, and N Bernstein. (2020) Using anticipated learning outcomes for backward design of a molecular cell biology Course‐based Undergraduate Research Experience. Biochem Mol Biol Educ. 48(4):311-319. https://doi.org/10.1002/bmb.21350
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1002/bmb.21350
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14078/2396
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoen
dc.rightsAll Rights Reserved
dc.subjectassessment
dc.subjectbackward design
dc.subjectCURE
dc.subjectlearning outcomes
dc.subjectmolecular cell biology
dc.titleUsing anticipated learning outcomes for backward design of a molecular cell biology course-based undergraduate research experience
dc.typeArticle
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