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Science Education in the 21st Century; using the tools of science to teach science

 
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Powerful combo: personal accountability, peer anonymity.

Used properly, transforms large classroom. (small discussion group, consensus answers = examine reasoning)
  1. Feedback to instructor.
  2. Feedback to students.
  3. Students engaged-- a dialogue.

Many more questions, particularly from women and minorities. Develops critical thinking and articulation. Much higher retention.

ref. CEW- to be published someday