IUBMB Aspects in Biochemical Education

SPECIAL SESSIONS

IUBMB ASPECTS IN BIOCHEMICAL EDUCATION - Concept inventories in molecular life sciences education

JULY 2nd, 2008

13:30-15:30

Hall: MC3

Chairpersons: Susan Hamilton, Tony Wright

13:30-13:35 Introduction to Concept Inventories
Susan Hamilton

13:35-14:05 NSF Project

Project outline
Susan Elrod

Identifying testable concepts
Mike Klymkowsky

Developing and trialling questions
Joel Michael

14:05-14:15 ASBMB project
Duane Sears

14:15-14:25 Discussion
Susan Hamilton

14:25-14:55 Carrick Project
Project outline
Tony Wright

Using students' alternative conceptions
Trevor Anderson

Concept inventories in the undergraduate curriculum
Susan Howitt

14:55-15:20 Open Discussion - Major Challenges and Future Directions

15:20-15:30 Summary and Close
Manuel Costa