Course enhancement: A road map for devising active-learning and inquiry-based science courses

International Journal of Developmental Biology

Volumn 47, Issue 2-3, 2003, Pages 213-221

  Harwood, William S ^a,b  

^a INDIANA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b INDIANA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Course development; Learning style; Reform; Teaching style

Indexed keywords

COLLEGE; DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY; EDUCATION PROGRAM; GASTRULATION; LEARNING; LITERATURE; POLICY; PRIORITY JOURNAL; RESEARCH; REVIEW; SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY; SCIENCE; STUDENT; TEACHER; TECHNIQUE; VITAL STAIN;

DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY; PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING;

EID: 0037696491     PISSN: 02146282     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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