The Use of Stuffed Microbes in an Undergraduate Microbiology Course Increases Engagement and Student Learning
Student engagement, attention, and attendance during a microbiology lecture are crucial for student learning. In addition, it is challenging to cover a large number of infectious diseases during a one-semester introductory microbiology course. The use of visual aids helps students retain the informa...
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American Society for Microbiology
2015
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/efcf6779fc904966b34834fbb9af83e5 |
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| Summary: | Student engagement, attention, and attendance during a microbiology lecture are crucial for student learning. In addition, it is challenging to cover a large number of infectious diseases during a one-semester introductory microbiology course. The use of visual aids helps students retain the information presented during a lecture. Here, I discuss the use of stuffed, plush microbes as visual aids during an introductory microbiology course. The incorporation of these stuffed microbes during a microbiology lecture results in an increase in engagement, interest, attendance, and retention of material. |
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