Using a “Microbe Minute” to Improve Class Attendance and Increase Course Interest
Previous studies have shown a positive correlation between lecture attendance and exam performance (2). Teaching an introductory microbiology class in a large lecture format to 200–375 students at 8:00 a.m. has unique challenges. In particular, due to the early morning lecture, students tend to arri...
Main Author: | Kathleen A. Feldman |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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American Society for Microbiology
2013-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education |
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Online Access: | http://jmbesubmissions.asm.org/index.php/jmbe/article/view/641 |
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