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3. Group Active Engagements for Facilitating Principles-Based Learning in Introductory Organismal Biology

Author

Cooke, Todd J., Jensen, Jeffrey S., Carleton, Karen L., Hall, Kristi L., Jardine, Hannah E., Kent, Bretton W., Redish, Edward F., and Shultz, Jeffrey W.

Abstract

Organismal biology (OrgBio) comprises the diversity, structures, and functions of all organisms from bacteria to humans. Arguably, OrgBio is often the most poorly taught and least conceptually rigorous section of the introductory biology sequence offered at most U.S. institutions of higher education. This article reports on the successful implementation of conceptual and pedagogical reforms in an introductory OrgBio course offered at a large public university. Conceptual reforms were based on a theoretical framework consisting of universal physical and chemical laws, deep molecular homologies, and diverse structure-function relationships. Pedagogical reforms involved the development of group active engagements (GAEs) that were designed to encourage students to develop their abilities to engage in principles-based reasoning. A new model for characterizing different approaches toward principles-based reasoning in biology was developed to analyze these GAEs. Two surveys indicated that OrgBio students developed more favorable perceptions about the effectiveness of GAE-based course offerings, as compared to similar lecture-based versions.

Published
2023
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4. Examining the Impact of Student Expectations on Undergraduate Biology Education Reform

Author

Hall, Kristi L., Watkins, Jessica E., Coffey, Janet E., Cooke, Todd J., and Redish, Edward F.

Subjects
Physics - Physics Education
Abstract

The past 10-15 years have seen numerous calls for curricular reform in undergraduate biology education, most of which focus on changes to curriculum or pedagogy. Data collected from students in a large introductory undergraduate biology course indicate that student expectations about the nature of the knowledge they were learning influence how they interacted with reform efforts in that class. Given that student expectations influence the ways in whichthey participate in course activities, this paper (the first in a series that looks at student expectations in biology) argues that curriculum reform initiatives should consider student expectations in order to increase the chance for effective implementation., Comment: 10 pages

Published
2011

5. Understanding How Students Use Physical Ideas in Introductory Biology Courses

Author

Watkins, Jessica, Hall, Kristi, Redish, Edward, and Cooke, Todd

Subjects
Physics - Physics Education
Abstract

The University of Maryland (UMD) Biology Education and Physics Education Research Groups are investigating students' views on the role of physics in introductory biology courses. This paper presents data from an introductory course that addresses the fundamental principles of organismal biology and that incorporates several topics directly related to physics, including thermodynamics, diffusion, and fluid flow. We examine how the instructors use mathematics and physics in this introductory biology course and look at two students' responses to this use. Our preliminary observations are intended to start a discussion about the epistemological issues resulting from the integration of the science disciplines and to motivate the need for further research., Comment: Physics Education Research Conference 2010, Portland OR, 4 pages

Published
2010
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9. Examining the Effects of Students' Classroom Expectations on Undergraduate Biology Course Reform

Author

Hall, Kristi Lyn

Abstract

In this dissertation, I perform and compare three studies of introductory biology students' classroom expectations--what students expect to be the nature of the knowledge that they are learning, what they think they should be (or are) doing in order to learn, and what they think they should be (or are) doing in order to be successful. Previous work has shown that expectations can impact how students approach learning, yet biology education researchers have been reluctant to acknowledge or address the effects of student expectations on curricular reform (NRC, 2012). Most research in biology education reform has focused on students' conceptual understandings of biology and the efficacy of specific changes to content and pedagogy. The current research is lacking a deeper understanding of how students perceive the classroom environment and how those perceptions can shape students' interactions with the content and pedagogy. For present and future reforms in biology to reach their full potential, I argue that biology education should actively address the different ways students think about and approach learning in biology classes. The first study uses a Likert-scale instrument, adapted from the Maryland Physics Expectations Survey (Redish, Saul, & Steinberg, 1998). This new survey, the Maryland Biology Expectations Survey (MBEX) documents two critical results in biology classrooms: (i) certain student-centered pedagogical contexts can produce favorable changes in students' expectations, and (ii) more traditional classroom contexts appear to produce negative epistemological effects. The second study utilizes a modified version of the MBEX and focuses on students' interdisciplinary views. This study documents that: (i) biology students have both discipline-specific and context-specific classroom expectations, (ii) students respond more favorably to interdisciplinary content in the biology courses we surveyed (as opposed to biology content introduced into the physics courses we surveyed), and (iv) biology faculty are not fully "on board" with interdisciplinary and integrative curriculum initiatives commonly endorsed in the current reform literature. The third study is a case study of students' classroom expectations. From this data corpus, I have identified distinct patterns of biology-specific classroom expectations. I believe these expectations have important implications for how researchers should approach curricular reforms in the future. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]

Published
2013

10. Initial Evaluation of a Mobile SARS-CoV-2 RT-LAMP Testing Strategy

Author

Newman, Christina M., primary, Ramuta, Mitchell D., additional, McLaughlin, Matthew T., additional, Wiseman, Roger W, additional, Karl, Julie A., additional, Dudley, Dawn M., additional, Stauss, Miranda R., additional, Maddox, Robert J., additional, Weiler, Andrea M., additional, Bliss, Mason I., additional, Fauser, Katrina N., additional, Haddock, Luis A., additional, Shortreed, Cecilia G., additional, Haj, Amelia K., additional, Accola, Molly A., additional, Heffron, Anna S., additional, Bussan, Hailey E., additional, Reynolds, Matthew R., additional, Harwood, Olivia E., additional, Moriarty, Ryan V., additional, Stewart, Laurel M., additional, Crooks, Chelsea M., additional, Prall, Trent M., additional, Neumann, Emma K., additional, Somsen, Elizabeth D., additional, Burmeister, Corrie B., additional, Hall, Kristi L., additional, Rehrauer, William M., additional, Friedrich, Thomas C., additional, O'Connor, Shelby L., additional, and O'Connor, David H., additional

Published
2021
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11. Initial evaluation of a mobile SARS-CoV-2 RT-LAMP testing strategy

Author

Newman, Christina M., primary, Ramuta, Mitchell D., additional, McLaughlin, Matthew T., additional, Wiseman, Roger W., additional, Karl, Julie A., additional, Dudley, Dawn M., additional, Stauss, Miranda R., additional, Maddox, Robert J., additional, Weiler, Andrea M., additional, Bliss, Mason I., additional, Fauser, Katrina N., additional, Haddock, Luis A., additional, Shortreed, Cecilia G., additional, Haj, Amelia K., additional, Accola, Molly A., additional, Heffron, Anna S., additional, Bussan, Hailey E., additional, Reynolds, Matthew R., additional, Harwood, Olivia E., additional, Moriarty, Ryan V., additional, Stewart, Laurel M., additional, Crooks, Chelsea M., additional, Prall, Trent M., additional, Neumann, Emma K., additional, Somsen, Elizabeth D., additional, Burmeister, Corrie B., additional, Hall, Kristi L., additional, Rehrauer, William M., additional, Friedrich, Thomas C., additional, O’Connor, Shelby L., additional, and O’Connor, David H., additional

Published
2020
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13. I Love Lucy

Author

Stones, David, Webb, Susan, Hall, Kristi, and Cyr, Jacquelyn

Subjects
General interest, Home and garden, Travel, recreation and leisure
Abstract

Anais Granofsky's memoir about growing up on both sides of the tracks--in subsidized housing with her single mom one week, in a Bridle Path mansion with her wealthy grandparents the [...]

Published
2018

14. Examining the impact of student expectations on undergraduate biology education reform.

Author

Hall, Kristi, Hall, Kristi, Watkins, Jessica, Coffey, Janet, Cooke, Todd, Redish, Edward, Hall, Kristi, Hall, Kristi, Watkins, Jessica, Coffey, Janet, Cooke, Todd, and Redish, Edward

Abstract

The past 10-15 years have seen numerous calls for curricular reform in undergraduate biology education, most of which focus on changes to curriculum or pedagogy. Data collected from students in a large introductory undergraduate biology course indicate that student expectations about the nature of the knowledge they were learning influence how they interacted with reform efforts in that class. Given that student expectations influence the ways in which they participate in course activities, this paper (the first in a series that looks at student expectations in biology) argues that curriculum reform initiatives should consider student expectations in order to increase the chance for effective implementation.

Published
2011

15. 533 children surprise biological dad: Movie review on 'The Delivery Man'

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
Punitive damages, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall How would you feel if you woke up one day being told you were the biological father of 533 children? In The Delivery Man, the main character, [...]

Published
2018

16. RU students create new pro-life group

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
Students, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Radford University
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall 'We aren't here to judge, we are here to help,' are the words Students for Life President, McKay Schmitt uses to express the goal of their group. [...]

Published
2018

17. Virginia 21

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Radford University
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall Virginia 21 is a political organization that aims to advocate for higher education among students ages 18-26. Here at Radford University, Virginia 21 is a subcommittee of [...]

Published
2018

18. Antique train steaming into Radford

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
Norfolk Southern Corp., Railroads, Locomotives, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall Radford students who want to experience history rather than just hear about it will have a very unique opportunity to do just that here soon. On Saturday, [...]

Published
2018

19. RU romancing Valentines Day

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Radford University
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall With Valentine's Day around the corner, two on campus organizations took matters into their own hands to give students a place to enjoy time with their significant [...]

Published
2018

20. Net Tutor gives students alternative online academic help

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
College students, Educational services industry, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Radford University
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall A solution for a more convenient tutoring service is now available and free to all Radford University students. Net Tutor is a comprehensive online tutoring service for [...]

Published
2018

21. Hunting season may allow Sundays

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
Hunting, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall By: Haley Shotwell Any Virginia hunter who has said that they haven't at least once thought about heading out to their tree stand on a Sunday morning, [...]

Published
2018

22. University gives make-up day options for snowdays

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
Universities and colleges, Cosmetics, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Radford University
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall By: Kristi Hall Radford University students recently enjoyed something they don't get too often: snow days. On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the snow started to quickly fall and [...]

Published
2018

23. Get to know RU's Intramural Coordinator

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
Student employment, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall The well-dressed young man walks into the Campus Recreation Office, located in the Hurlburt Student Center, at approximately 9 a.m. with a friendly smile on his face. [...]

Published
2018

24. Medea Benjamin of CODEPINK holds discussion on drone warfare

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Radford University
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall Peace activist Medea Benjamin spoke to a crowd of Radford University students, faculty and community members last Wednesday evening in McGuffey Hall. Benjamin is cofounder of CODEPINK, [...]

Published
2018

25. PR students promoting new tourism for NRV

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
Advertising campaigns, Tourism, Tourism promotion, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall Dr. Courtney Bosworth's Public Relations Media and Campaigns class has taken a different spin on the curriculum this semester. Bosworth's students have teamed up with Lisa Bleakley, [...]

Published
2018

26. SigEp introduces RU to the Balanced Man Program

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
Company business management, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Radford University -- Management
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall The Radford University chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon is being revived at the university, commemorating their return to Greek life by offering students a new scholarship opportunity [...]

Published
2018

27. Survivor recounts story of life during the Holocaust to huge gathering

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Radford University
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall Radford University's Jewish organization, Hillel, enjoyed a special guest speaker who drew over 250 students out to observe a Holocaust survivor's story. On Tuesday, April 8 at [...]

Published
2018

28. Odyssey of the Mind brings creativity to RU

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Radford University
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall Credit: Kenzie VanDerwerker Seven Virginia students are stepping out to represent Odyssey of the Mind at Radford University by showing their creative thinking process in an eight [...]

Published
2018

29. RU students face triple dorm situations

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
Students, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall Some students living on campus have found themselves cramming more than just school work into their brains as they deal with being in crowded three-to-a-dorm situations.Just a [...]

Published
2018

30. Education majors prepare for future at spring career fair

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
Health clubs, Educational organizations, Career opportunities, Career opportunity, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall Fifty local school systems came out Friday, Feb. 28 in search for potential employees. A variety of school organizations were present from all Virginia counties. Those represented [...]

Published
2018

31. Radford alumna balances nursing career with active family life

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
Nursing, Medical care quality, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Radford University
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall Melanie Schano realized nursing was her calling and decided to take the first step toward realizing that dream when she got accepted to the nursing program at [...]

Published
2018

32. Odyssey of the Mind brings creativity to RU

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Radford University
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall Credit: Kenzie VanDerwerker Seven Virginia students are stepping out to represent Odyssey of the Mind at Radford University by showing their creative thinking process in an eight [...]

Published
2017

33. RU students face triple dorm situations

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
Students, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall Some students living on campus have found themselves cramming more than just school work into their brains as they deal with being in crowded three-to-a-dorm situations.Just a [...]

Published
2017

34. SigEp introduces RU to the Balanced Man Program

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
Company business management, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Radford University -- Management
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall The Radford University chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon is being revived at the university, commemorating their return to Greek life by offering students a new scholarship opportunity [...]

Published
2017

35. Survivor recounts story of life during the Holocaust to huge gathering

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Radford University
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall Radford University's Jewish organization, Hillel, enjoyed a special guest speaker who drew over 250 students out to observe a Holocaust survivor's story. On Tuesday, April 8 at [...]

Published
2017

36. PR students promoting new tourism for NRV

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
Advertising campaigns, Tourism, Tourism promotion, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall Dr. Courtney Bosworth's Public Relations Media and Campaigns class has taken a different spin on the curriculum this semester. Bosworth's students have teamed up with Lisa Bleakley, [...]

Published
2017

37. Medea Benjamin of CODEPINK holds discussion on drone warfare

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Radford University
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall Peace activist Medea Benjamin spoke to a crowd of Radford University students, faculty and community members last Wednesday evening in McGuffey Hall. Benjamin is cofounder of CODEPINK, [...]

Published
2017

38. Get to know RU's Intramural Coordinator

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
Student employment, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall The well-dressed young man walks into the Campus Recreation Office, located in the Hurlburt Student Center, at approximately 9 a.m. with a friendly smile on his face. [...]

Published
2017

39. Hunting season may allow Sundays

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
Hunting, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall By: Haley Shotwell Any Virginia hunter who has said that they haven't at least once thought about heading out to their tree stand on a Sunday morning, [...]

Published
2017

40. University gives make-up day options for snowdays

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
Universities and colleges, Cosmetics, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Radford University
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall By: Kristi Hall Radford University students recently enjoyed something they don't get too often: snow days. On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the snow started to quickly fall and [...]

Published
2017

41. Net Tutor gives students alternative online academic help

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
College students, Educational services industry, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Radford University
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall A solution for a more convenient tutoring service is now available and free to all Radford University students. Net Tutor is a comprehensive online tutoring service for [...]

Published
2017

42. RU romancing Valentines Day

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Radford University
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall With Valentine's Day around the corner, two on campus organizations took matters into their own hands to give students a place to enjoy time with their significant [...]

Published
2017

43. Antique train steaming into Radford

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
Norfolk Southern Corp., Railroads, Locomotives, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall Radford students who want to experience history rather than just hear about it will have a very unique opportunity to do just that here soon. On Saturday, [...]

Published
2017

44. Virginia 21

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Radford University
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall Virginia 21 is a political organization that aims to advocate for higher education among students ages 18-26. Here at Radford University, Virginia 21 is a subcommittee of [...]

Published
2017

45. RU students create new pro-life group

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
Students, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Radford University
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall 'We aren't here to judge, we are here to help,' are the words Students for Life President, McKay Schmitt uses to express the goal of their group. [...]

Published
2017

46. 533 children surprise biological dad: Movie review on 'The Delivery Man'

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
Punitive damages, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall How would you feel if you woke up one day being told you were the biological father of 533 children? In The Delivery Man, the main character, [...]

Published
2017

47. Education majors prepare for future at spring career fair

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
Health clubs, Educational organizations, Career opportunities, Career opportunity, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall Fifty local school systems came out Friday, Feb. 28 in search for potential employees. A variety of school organizations were present from all Virginia counties. Those represented [...]

Published
2017

48. Radford alumna balances nursing career with active family life

Author

Hall, Kristi

Subjects
Nursing, Medical care quality, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, Radford University
Abstract

Byline: Kristi Hall Melanie Schano realized nursing was her calling and decided to take the first step toward realizing that dream when she got accepted to the nursing program at [...]

Published
2017

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