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Journal of College Science Teaching issues for the year 2009 are currently being displayed Switch Year:   --Select Year-- 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 Switch Journal:   --Select Journal-- Science and Children Science Scope The Science Teacher

Journal of College Science Teaching November 2009 If your students struggle with primary literature because of weaknesses in their understanding of scientific techniques, see how they can benefit from peer instruction on page 24. Ever wondered if gender matters with regard to attitudes and interests among university students in introductory undergraduate science courses? Turn to page 16 for results of an interesting survey on this topic. Free Articles in this Journal: 3  (View Articles) Articles for Purchase in this Journal: 9  (View Articles)

Journal of College Science Teaching September 2009 In this issue, you’ll find a number of teaching strategies to help start the school year off right, including suggestions for incorporating authentic research and using reflection for developing patterns of learning. And, if your students aren’t quite ready to return to the classroom, we’ll explain how you can take them on a virtual bug-collecting field trip. Free Articles in this Journal: 5  (View Articles) Articles for Purchase in this Journal: 7  (View Articles)

Journal of College Science Teaching July 2009 If you are planning on catching up with your reading this summer, check out the list of suggestions in this issue. On page 42, we offer a list of must-read research abstracts and links to the full text. On page 45, you’ll find recent award winners that you can toss in your beach bag. Free Articles in this Journal: 1  (View Articles) Articles for Purchase in this Journal: 13  (View Articles)

Journal of College Science Teaching May 2009 Teamwork is tantamount to success in science, and in this issue we present several team-based strategies that will bring out the best in your students. On page 18, you’ll learn how students can work in small groups to discuss and connect scientific terms. On page 28, you’ll discover how to build effective learning teams. And on page 38, we’ll explain how to modify research projects for lab groups to “un-can” the experience. Free Articles in this Journal: 3  (View Articles) Articles for Purchase in this Journal: 10  (View Articles)

Journal of College Science Teaching March 2009 Ever wondered what it would take to introduce a new course or major at your college or university? See pages 24 and 40 to read about the challenges of implementing an interdisciplinary origins course and an undergraduate degree in ecohydrology. Free Articles in this Journal: 2  (View Articles) Articles for Purchase in this Journal: 11  (View Articles)

Journal of College Science Teaching January 2009 January promises to be a month of change. If you’d like to shake things up at your own institution, take a look at “Enabling a Culture of Change” on page 38 of this issue. Free Articles in this Journal: 3  (View Articles) Articles for Purchase in this Journal: 9  (View Articles)